St Josaphat School

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St Josaphat School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2245 N Southport Ave,  Chicago, IL
5.0
4.9
384 Students
A
Niche Grade
St. Josaphat School is an award-winning Catholic elementary school and preschool with more than a century of history in the Sheffield Neighbors area of Lincoln Park. The school places a priority on — and offers tuition discounts for — active parishioners. The curriculum revolves around faith, service and academics. A range of extracurriculars, enrichment activities and extended-day programs supplement student life. These provide a wide variety of options to focus on social, artistic, scholastic and personal goals. There are also class trips, shows, competitions, ceremonies and other events throughout the year. St. Josaphat School is across the street from the eponymous parish church — the original school building was built in 1913 to make room for a growing student population. The Neoclassical facade features escutcheons, Corinthian capitals and brick pilasters. The less-ornate annex next door was constructed a few decades later. While ever mindful of history, the St. Josaphat School is far from stuck in the past and focuses on equipping students for success in an ever-changing world. The school has adopted the latest in education technology and many classrooms have iPads, interactive TVs, video projectors and Smart Boards. Speaking of looking forward — be sure to familiarize yourself with the school's application procedures in order to meet the early-winter due dates. In-person tours are available, and the school offers applicants the opportunity to shadow a current student. Come check out St. Josaphat and experience how the school embraces enlightenment, empowerment and excellence.

School Details

Head of School
Nel Mullens
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
4

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Student Diversity

Male
59.9%
Female
40.1%
White
95.1%
Asian
1.9%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
1.3%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/27/2019
We have three kids all at SJS and are proud to call it home. The teachers are amazing and create a nurturing and fun environment for the kids to learn and grow.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/23/2026
My three children have attended this exceptional Catholic school, and we could not be more grateful for the education and foundation they have received. As a three-time Blue Ribbon Award winner, the school truly lives up to its reputation for academic excellence. My older children have gone on to ac...
5.0 parent
5/21/2026
St Josaphat has provided both of my kids a great education. The teachers and staff are amazing, and the kids are very well-prepared for high school and beyond. The parent community is active and very involved; some of our closest friends are other parents at the school. I have two very different lea...
5.0 parent
7/15/2025
St. Josaphat School is a special place - a vibrant community, dedicated teachers, and students eager to learn. My kids go to school smiling and have built wonderful friendships to last a lifetime. The teachers go above and beyond to ensure that every student is being challenged and progressing. We l...
5.0 parent
2/23/2021
We can’t express enough how grateful our family is for the sense of community we have felt being part of the SJS community over the past 11 years. Our oldest is in the 8th grade this year, so we have reflected on our time at SJS and know what a special place it is. Year after year the teachers are s...

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St Josaphat School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2245 N Southport Ave in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $12,000. The school has a total enrollment of 384 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. St Josaphat School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $1,047,235. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chicago Academy For the Arts, Fusion Academy Lincoln Park, Holy Trinity High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Josaphat School.

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