Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Malachy Elementary School
About the School
- St. Malachy Elementary School in Chicago, IL, serves 242 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, city–based Catholic elementary and secondary program.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 15 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Located in the Near We Side neighborhood, St. Malachy offers a faith–based education under the Catholic religious affiliation.
- Malachy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, with 100% of udents representing students of color.
- The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other regional educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Malachy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,500 for one child
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Malachy Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Malachy Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Malachy Elementary School located?
St. Malachy Elementary School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(317) 610-0880
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(317) 610-0880
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Gr: PK-8 | 1,122 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(317) 610-0880
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(312) 563-9044
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(312) 610-4900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
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Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 180 students
Alternative School
2021 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
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Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
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(312) 610-4900
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
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Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
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Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Distance: 0.9 mi
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(312) 733-2812
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2
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Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-7243
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
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(773) 384-7243
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(312) 421-6200
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