The Academy at St. Joan of Arc vs. St. Athanasius School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Overview
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc provides a premier preschool through 8th-grade experience where students thrive academically and socially.
Our small school environment offers high-quality, values-based education in a safe space at an accessible tuition rate.
The Academy offers families an educational community steeped in the beautiful traditions of the Catholic faith with all the advantages of a 21st-century academically rigorous experience.
Our outstanding teachers emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving and focus on fostering curiosity and a love for learning across all ages.
We believe that we`re advancing what`s possible in Catholic education by combining inspired, new leadership, top-notch educational resources, and the wonderful traditions of our vibrant community.
The Academy enthusiastically welcomes students of all faiths, and we invite you to learn more about us here and contact us to arrange a visit.
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.
We believe that children learn best in a caring environment where they are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential, and every effort is made to accommodate individual learning styles.
In 2012 and 2019, St. Athanasius School was named a Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School..
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2018
Yes, selected in 2012-2019
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
The Academy has two Learning Specialist and a Socila Worker on staff to provide a wide variety of support.
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2019
1923
Students Body
Total Students
242 students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
18
-
Pre-K Students
18
22
Kindergarten Students
20
20
Grade 1 Students
18
21
Grade 2 Students
18
24
Grade 3 Students
16
23
Grade 4 Students
24
27
Grade 5 Students
24
22
Grade 6 Students
26
33
Grade 7 Students
26
39
Grade 8 Students
34
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
71%
80%
Average Class Size
18
19
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Boys and girls wear khaki pants or shorts with logo collared shirts. Girls plaid skirts/jumpers and logo collared shirts. )
(Boys and girls wear khaki pants or shorts with logo collared shirts. Girls plaid skirts/jumpers and logo collared shirts. )
n/a
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Apr. 1 / Jul. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,255
$8,240
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance available
parish member rate is 7285
% on Financial Aid
31%
10%
Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
Admissions Director
Caroline Kennedy
Judy Berg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Scholars, Choir, Intramural Basketball, Let's Build It, Let's Code It, Martial Arts, Mudlark Theater Classes, StickyFingers, Yoga
band, chess, choir, scouts