St. John Fisher Elementary School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. John Fisher Elementary School

10200 S Washtenaw Ave Chicago, IL 60655

Tel: (773) 445-4737

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. John Fisher Elementary School in Chicago, IL, offers co鈥揺ducational programs for grades pre鈥搆indergarten through 8 in a large city community on the South Side.
Founded in 1956, this Catholic elementary school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school serves 602 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 23:1 supported by 26 teachers.
Annual tuition is $8,400, below the Chicago private elementary school average of $13,895.
John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for large student body size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 602 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,400
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John Fisher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Fisher Elementary School
Pre-K	68
Kind	45
1	45
2	40
3	56
4	68
5	81
6	59
7	61
8	79

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Year Founded

1956

School Calendar

School Motto

Embracing curious minds. Nurturing compassionate hearts.

Student Body

Total Students

602 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,400

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How much does St. John Fisher Elementary School cost?

St. John Fisher Elementary School's tuition is approximately $8,400 for private students.

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What is St. John Fisher Elementary School's ranking?

St. John Fisher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Fisher Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. John Fisher Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Fisher Elementary School located?

St. John Fisher Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in South Side.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).