Overview

Educational Philosophy
A rigorous, faith-rooted education that forms the whole child.

For more than a century, the School of St. Mary has formed the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional. Our curriculum integrates academic rigor with the Catholic faith, and our teachers meet each student as an individual with unique gifts to develop and share.

Certified teachers deliver a research-based, differentiated curriculum within a supportive, nurturing environment. Small class sizes allow our faculty to challenge every learner, build genuine relationships, and give each child the confidence to take intellectual risks. Comprehensive student services at both campuses support diverse learning profiles and provide service plans and accommodations for students with Catholic Medical Care Plans, Individual Catholic Support Plans, and learning differences.

How We Form Each Student

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Challenging Academics

Our rigorous curriculum challenges every student to think deeply and grow in knowledge.
Catholic Values

We promote Catholic values through sacramental preparation, prayer, worship, responsible decision-making, and collaboration with the Church of St. Mary.
Partnership

We partner with families and the parish to form students into leaders and citizens of integrity.

A Three-Time National Blue Ribbon School

The first elementary school in the Archdiocese of Chicago to earn the honor three times.

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A Program That Grows With Your Child

Our academic program grows with each child, from Early Childhood (ages 2 through Kindergarten) and Elementary (Grades 1 through 5) to the departmental rigor of Middle School (Grades 6 through 8).

Early Childhood
Ages 2 through Kindergarten
Elementary
Grades 1 through 5
Middle School
Grades 6 through 8

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Archdiocesan Standards

The School of St. Mary meets or exceeds all curriculum standards of the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools.
Read the Archdiocese of Chicago Curriculum Standards