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St. Malachy Elementary School

2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
St. Malachy Elementary School in Chicago, IL, serves 242 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a co鈥揺d, city鈥揵ased Catholic elementary and secondary program.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1 with 15 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Located in the Near We Side neighborhood, St. Malachy offers a faith鈥揵ased 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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,500 for one child
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 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).

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