Mary, Seat Of Wisdom School vs. St. Paul Of The Cross School

Mary, Seat of Wisdom has served the community for over sixty years and has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Our mission, "to empower our students with the knowledge, values, and skills which will enable them to become active participants and effective leaders in both the church and world community," serves as the touchstone for everything we do.

Part of the Park Ridge community since 1925, SPC provides an education of the highest standards while embracing each child within a Roman Catholic tradition.

Preschool through eighth grade, committed to the educational needs of all students. A community grounded in a faith filled education supported by a strong parent community.

At each grade level, students are encouraged to be active participants and to serve their community. Along with our families, our goal is to involve all students in the mission of Jesus, love of God, and love of their neighbor. Academically, SPC provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for high school and beyond.

In addition to the core subjects, students attend Music, Art, Spanish and Physical Education. 7th & 8th Grade have Electives in the Fine Arts and in STEAM as part of their daily curriculum.

Technology is evident in all classrooms and extended in the STEAM Lab.