Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Monica's Acadame
About the School
- St. Monica's Acadame in Chicago, IL is a co–ed Catholic private school serving grades PK through 8 in a large city community.
- The school enrolls 314 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 19 teachers.
- Founded in 1950,.
- Monica's Acadame has a diverse udent body with 27% of students identified as students of color.
- As a Catholic school located in the Big Oaks neighborhood, it provides regular elementary and secondary education.
- Monica's Acadame ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for large student enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Monica's Acadame ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Monica's Acadame often compared to?
St. Monica's Acadame is often viewed alongside schools like Immaculate Conception School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Monica's Acadame's ranking?
St. Monica's Acadame ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Monica's Acadame?
The application deadline for St. Monica's Acadame is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Monica's Acadame located?
St. Monica's Acadame is located in the Big Oaks neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Monica's Acadame vs. Immaculate Conception School
The nearest high school to St. Monica's Acadame is New Horizon Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
7263 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0545
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
7131 Pensacola Av
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 457-1744
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7930 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 763-2235
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
7500 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-6616
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
7500 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-6616
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
7263 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0545
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
7930 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 763-2235
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Extracurriculars: 4
5701 N. Redwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 248 students
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-2141
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
7263 W Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 775-0545
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
7131 Pensacola Av
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 457-1744
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students
Extracurriculars: 4
5701 N. Redwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 714-0299
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 248 students
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-2141
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2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
9196.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,018 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
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4/
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800 Garys Mill Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
9197.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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1200 Redfield Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6800
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6800
9197.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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3731 Lawrence Dr
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6500
9197.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 Sycamore Ln
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5641
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5641
9197.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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