Pope John Xxiii School vs. St. Athanasius School
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St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School History
Overview
Pope John XXIII School's goal is to provide an excellent Catholic education in a small, caring and diverse community. We are preparing students for global citizenship. Pope John XXIII School teaches three languages. French and Spanish are taught starting in preschool alternating semesters. Latin is an option starting in sixth grade. There are honors and advanced classes starting in middle school.
St. Athanasius School is an elementary school committed to the Roman Catholic tradition, academic excellence and student enrichment.
At St. Athanasius, each child is recognized as a unique individual with particular strengths, abilities and interests.
We believe children learn best in a caring environment where individual learning styles are accommodated and children are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.
St. Athanasius School is a Catholic community challenging students to academic excellence, developing their unique talents and gifts, and inspiring them to become community leaders in imitation of Christ. Our strong academic program also recognizes the uniqueness of each of our children, while setting high standards of excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2008
Yes, selected in 2012-2019
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1986
1923
Students Body
Total Students
246 students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
22
Kindergarten Students
18
20
Grade 1 Students
21
21
Grade 2 Students
24
24
Grade 3 Students
20
23
Grade 4 Students
28
27
Grade 5 Students
30
22
Grade 6 Students
24
33
Grade 7 Students
34
39
Grade 8 Students
18
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
80%
Average Class Size
16
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,865
$8,240
Tuition Notes
Parishioners of St. Mary's or St. Nicholas Churches receive tuition reduction--so their rate is $5646
parish member rate is 7285
% on Financial Aid
14%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Judy Berg
Admissions Associate
Christina Lampa
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Chess club, Girls on the Run, Guitar, Piano, Spelling bee club, Violin, Yoga
band, chess, choir, scouts