Located at 3027 W Palmer Square, St. Sylvester School provides a private Catholic academic program for preschool through elementary school children in a safe and nurturing environment. Situated next to some of Logan Square's most beautiful and historic residencies, St. Sylvester School is also across from Chicago's Palmer Park and offers an inspiring setting for your child's education.
St. Sylvester School enrolls 274 students that enjoy an average class size of 22 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 25-to-1. Meeting the needs of an ethnically diverse student body, St. Sylvester School encourages language and literacy proficiency early on in preschool students.
75 percent of St. Sylvester School's teachers have advanced degrees, and according to Private School Review St. Sylvester School is in the top 20 percent of Illinois' private schools for having the largest student body and offering the greatest number of extracurricular activities to their students.
Founded over 100 years ago, St. Sylvester offers first through fifth grades vital instruction in reading, math, science and social studies that continues through jr. high. The school's extended day program includes learning options in tech, music, Spanish and CrossFit.
Now over a century old, St. Sylvester School continues to inspire students to reach their highest potential.
St. Sylvester School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
3027 W Palmer Sq,
Chicago, IL
221
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Daniel Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Annual Tuition
$6,240
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
1
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52%
Male
48%
Hispanic
69.7%
White
14.2%
Black
11%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/28/2024
St. Sylvester has been amazing to my daughter. She is eager and excited to go to school everyday. She loves her teachers and learning new things ! I can't wait to watch see what the future holds for my daughter ?
GreatSchools Reviews
5/14/2025
St. Sylvester really strives to culture a positive, friendly, and safe community. The staff is friendly and you can tell they truly love what they do. My child loves going to school each day and has truly thrived this year. So happy we became a part of the St. Sylvester family!
5/14/2025
St. Sylvester is a great place for learning. The tight-knit school provides a family atmosphere and parents feel they have the support of the teachers to ensure the best learning environment for their children.
5/14/2025
St. Sylvester has been such a wonderful experience for our son and family. The staff and fellow families have created a welcoming community that has allowed an easy transition into our first year of school. All the teachers and administration know the children, and it creates a safe space and friend...
5/14/2025
What I love most about St. Sylvester is how personal and welcoming it feels. Even in Pre-K, my daughter is greeted by name every day—not just by her teachers, but by staff across all grade levels, including the principal and vice principal. The whole team really takes the time to know each child.The...
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About Logan Square
List Price Range
$265K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
54
Average Home Value
$682,248
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Household Income
$111,711
% of College Grads
56.8%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,086 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.4%
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- Playground
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de Burgos (Julia) Park
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Bloomingdale Trail — The 606
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