Frances Xavier Warde School serves 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Frances Xavier Warde School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Total Students
845 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Susan Smeaton
Admissions Associate
Stella Reyes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Choir, Drama Troupe, Hand Bell Choir, Student Council, Yearbook
School Notes
- 30% of student body receive need-based scholarships Scholarships range up to 80% of tuition Student teacher ratio preschool 10:1 Primary 12:1 Middle school 18:1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Frances Xavier Warde School offer?
Frances Xavier Warde School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Frances Xavier Warde School's ranking?
Frances Xavier Warde School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School?
The application deadline for Frances Xavier Warde School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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