St. John Berchmans School vs. St. Sylvester Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John Berchmans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
St. Sylvester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
Since 1907, St. John Berchmans has been a pillar of faith in the Chicago near north neighborhood of Logan Square.
We boast a long tradition of academic excellence and spiritual guidance.
We have created an environment that encourages the learning potential of each student through a well rounded curriculum including music, art, technology, physical education, special reading, and math classes.
St. Sylvester School is a dynamic and growing school with advanced program offerings and the highest quality teachers.
Join the families and students who have made St. Sylvester School a successful and joyful place to be!.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Several - Contact school for specifics
Year Founded
1907
n/a
Students Body
Total Students
256 students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
80
60
Kindergarten Students
29
25
Grade 1 Students
27
22
Grade 2 Students
22
25
Grade 3 Students
14
31
Grade 4 Students
18
26
Grade 5 Students
18
27
Grade 6 Students
10
18
Grade 7 Students
20
21
Grade 8 Students
18
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
75%
Average Class Size
15
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:25
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$4,500
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financial aid and scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
n/a
65%
Admissions Director
n/a
Mr. Daniel Bennett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Rainbows, Student Leadership, Yearbook
Arts, Basketball, Chess, Cooking, Dance, Flag, Foreign, Girls, High, Mandarin, Soccer, Spanish, Storytime, Technology, Test, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba