Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School vs. Dupage Montessori School
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Student Body
Overview
We have been providing an excellent Catholic education for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade since 1853. We are a recipient of the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School award based on overall academic excellence. We strive to give our students a well-rounded education where each child can flourish spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. Our mission if for our students to not just know about Jesus, but to know him in a deep and personal way, as we strive to share the joy of the gospel in faith, word, and deed! Our new vibrant and large preschool program is fantastic and something our families rave about! Our teachers are exceptional and go above and beyond putting our students needs first. Come check us out. We look forward to meeting you and are here to serve you as we have created a family and strong faith focus!
DuPage Montessori School is an accredited Montessori school with locations in Naperville and Wheaton.
Our Naperville location enrolls students from 15 months to 8th grade.
We have Toddler, Preschool,Kindergarten and Elementary programs grounded in the Montessori teaching method by which abstract concepts can be taught at a young age from using concrete materials and project-based teaching methods.
We pride ourselves on having the most advanced and comprehensive Montessori available.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2012
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
dyslexia
Year Founded
1853
1987
Students Body
Total Students
415 students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
16
20
Pre-K Students
18
150
Kindergarten Students
48
25
Grade 1 Students
40
26
Grade 2 Students
48
20
Grade 3 Students
5
20
Grade 4 Students
44
20
Grade 5 Students
42
10
Grade 6 Students
60
10
Grade 7 Students
44
12
Grade 8 Students
50
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
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Average Class Size
25
20
Number of AP Classes
4
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Our students wear uniforms with choices)
(Our students wear uniforms with choices)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,100
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on number of children and parishioner rate varies from non-parishioner. We do work to help those that are in need of tuition assistance.
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Acceptance Rate
98%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Chess Club, Choir, Finance Club, Intramurals, Robotics Club, Spanish Club
Chess Club, Cooking Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Latin Club, Math Club, Theatre Program