St. Thecla Elementary School (Closed 2015)

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St. Thecla Elementary School (Closed 2015)

6323 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL 60631

The mission of St. Thecla School, as part of St. Thecla Parish, and the Archdiocese of Chicago, is to provide quality education that reflects the Catholic way of life.

Based on the teachings of Jesus, we want our students to be service-oriented members of the community; collaborative workers; self-directed learners; complex thinkers; and effective leaders.

We provide an encompassing curriculum that meets the mental, spiritual, social, physical, and emotional needs of our students.

We are preparing students to assume the duties of Christian citizenship.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

206 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Thecla Elementary School?

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

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