Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is the largest Catholic elementary school in the Chicago Archdiocese.
When you select OLPH School, you join a community bound by a mission of faith, with families passionate about education, students fully engaged in their learning, and teachers committed to their practice as caring professionals. Explore the website, tour the school, ask questions.
Become a part of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School.
A Premier Private Education in the Finest Catholic Tradition.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,460
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech & Language, Learning, Reading
Year Founded
1929
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
821 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
school uniform from Dennis Uniform, varies by grade level
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
tuition listed is the parishioner rate for K-8
Endowment Size
$6 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Science Olympiad Team, Theatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Chorus
After School Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Science Olympiad Team, Theatre Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Chorus
School Notes
- When setting foot on the campus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Glenview, students enter a place unlike any other - a vibrant 21st century Catholic school in an idyllic 8 building campus filled with 3 year olds - 14 year olds. We invite you to discover the distinction that makes our school an extraordinary place of learning for children. When you select OLPH School, you join a community bound by a mission of faith, with families passionate about education, students fully engaged in their learning, and teachers committed to their practice as caring professionals.
- In every grade, we foster the growth and development of the whole person. Religious education and its formation of responsible young adult Catholics is the foundation of our parish school. As an academic institution, OLPH School is dedicated to designing an individualized program of success for each child. Careful structuring of classes allows for every child to be known and loved, while providing a broad range of learning opportunities in academics, visual and performing arts, athletics, service, and leadership.
- Additionally, the OLPH School distinction involves parents being active partners in their child's education. We do not simply enroll a student; we enroll a family. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of children, OLPH School supports, supplements, and enriches your family life.
- Explore the website. Tour the school. Ask questions. Become a part of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School A Premier Private Education in the Finest Catholic Tradition.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady Of Perpetual Help cost?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help's tuition is approximately $6,460 for private students.
What schools are Our Lady Of Perpetual Help often compared to?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help is often viewed alongside schools like St. Catherine Laboure School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Our Lady Of Perpetual Help offer?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball. Our Lady Of Perpetual Help is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.
What is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help's ranking?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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