St. William School vs. St. Celestine School
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School Overview
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St. Celestine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
St. William School, a Catholic elementary school celebrating more than 100 years of academic excellence in the Montclare-Galewood community.
We are a Catholic elementary school that is an integral part of our parish.
We offer our students and their families "The four corners of success"- academic excellence, spiritual formation, social development, and moral growth.
Our dedicated, experienced faculty provides every child with the best education possible so that all St. William graduates are prepared to go out and make a difference in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world. We, the St. William School Community, are united in our mission to educate children and nourish their spirit as we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We celebrate our diversity as we minister to students, families and the community, working together to instill gospel values, foster Christian attitudes and practice social justice.
St. Celestine School is one of the largest Catholic Schools in the area.
Students have one to one technology from Preschool through grade 8 and are adept using electronic learning platforms.
Students enjoy music, art, technology, P.E. and Spanish classes every week.
There are many extracurricular clubs and athletic opportunities available at all grade levels. Tours are available at any time during the school day.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Speech and learning diabilties
Year Founded
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1936
Students Body
Total Students
175 students
442 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
27%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
59
Kindergarten Students
15
43
Grade 1 Students
16
50
Grade 2 Students
13
40
Grade 3 Students
20
36
Grade 4 Students
27
50
Grade 5 Students
22
50
Grade 6 Students
20
36
Grade 7 Students
13
47
Grade 8 Students
15
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
23 teachers
Average Class Size
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22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:19
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,110
$4,650
Tuition Notes
Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
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% on Financial Aid
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3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$500
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
Maria Montes De Oca
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Altar Servers, Art Club, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Choir and Band, Engineering, Girl Scouts, STEM Club
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