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
A
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%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/9/2025
Highly recommend St. Sylvester School! My daughter loves coming to school everyday. Ms. Mariscal was an amazing teacher during her kindergarten year and my daughter thrived in her classroom.
5/8/2025
St. Sylvester has been wonderful for my daughter. Transitioning from daycare setting has been a breeze here. My daughter loves the rhythm of the day and enjoys all of her enrichment classes as well as learning each day. Her teacher is very communicative and I always know what is happening around the school.
5/6/2025
My son has been at St.Sylvester for 2 years now & we enjoy it very much. Great student to teacher ratio & I really appreciate how they enforce the parent involvement within the school. 10/10 recommend St.Sylvester
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2025
My child doesn’t feel safe here she said how she’s been learning the same thing and she got rejected from the highschool she wanted to becuase they didn’t teach her what she needed too.
8/16/2025
Absolutely love this school my son been here for two years now & he loves it grades has really improved
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.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Crystal Banks
Crystal Banks
Landstar Realty Group, Inc.
(224) 458-2653
61 Total Sales
6 Near This School
$230K - $725K Price Range
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Compass
(630) 426-7922
40 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$515K - $605K Price Range
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Heidi Fornalsky
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(331) 233-1916
37 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$171,000 Price
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RE/MAX Partners
(708) 554-7307
79 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$385K - $675K Price Range
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Chloé Ifergan
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
(855) 232-0459
93 Total Sales
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$232K - $2.5M Price Range
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Ana Sandoval-Cremieux
Ana Sandoval-Cremieux
Compass
(844) 983-3106
130 Total Sales
39 Near This School
$40K - $677K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$260K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$685,225
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Average Household Income
$124,547
% of College Grads
56.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
3,098 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
The 606 - Bloomingdale Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Lucy Flower Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
de Burgos (Julia) Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Logan Boulevard Skate Park
- Skateboard
- Trails
Maple Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Maplewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Community Center
Bloomingdale Trail — The 606
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Ridgeway Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Palmer Square Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Events
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Hermosa
Blue-collar community with strong manufacturing roots and rich Latin culture
St. Sylvester School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 3027 W Palmer Sq in Chicago, IL. Annual tuition is $6,240. The school has a total enrollment of 221 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. St. Sylvester School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $685,225. Discover additional schools in the area, like Depaul College Prep, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart, Wolcott College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Sylvester School.