The St. Luke Parish School on Ashland Avenue prides itself on a tradition of academic excellence founded on a faith-based approach to learning. The school provides private Catholic education for prekindergarten through eighth-grade students. The St. Luke Parish School was founded in 1921 in River Forest to help each child become the best version of themselves. The school also offers an Early Childhood program that promotes social and emotional learning for younger students.
Kindergartners improve their reading skills while elementary students progress to abstract thought, project-directed problem solving and personal independence. Middle school students engage with core courses in the language arts, math, social studies, science and religion. Middle schoolers also have five days a week of lab-based science, Spanish instruction four three to four days a week and language arts for ten periods per week. Math courses are based on each student’s individual ability. Art, music, technology, social-emotional learning and technology are also incorporated into their curriculum.
Students enjoy annual retreats that provide opportunities to grow and make new friendships. Athletic programs offered at St. Luke Parish School include co-ed soccer, boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball and co-ed track and field. Committed to creating a school where service and responsibility are emphasized, the St. Luke Parish School works to respect, love and nurture each child it enrolls.
St Luke Parish School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
519 Ashland Ave,
River Forest, IL
School Details
Students
300
Head of School
Mr. Tim Wesley
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Annual Tuition
$7,400
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
0
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
59.7%
Hispanic
17.2%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black
8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/18/2024
My family is incredibly grateful to be starting our 10th year at Saint Luke School. Saint Luke has become an extension of our home and family. We have watched our children thrive academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. The teachers are dedicated and go above and beyond to create a safe...
7/15/2024
My family has loved our experience at St. Luke School. The teachers, administration and staff are dedicated to growing the children academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. The academic programming is superior due to the expertise of the teachers and the curricular resources. The attent...
5/20/2024
Our child (F) has repeatedly faced issues with bullying, verbal and physical aggression, from the boys in her class. We've reported the issues at least 4 times, escalating from teacher, to counselor, to Vice-Principal, etc... with the continued promise of actions which never really came and results...
2/4/2024
We transferred to St. Luke from a local progressive school after having concerns of our kids’ learning, and could not have made a better choice than St. Luke. We have found an amazing school, with a thoughtful and well planned curriculum, loving and experienced teachers, and competent strong school...
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Map
About River Forest
List Price Range
$150K - $604K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$897,521
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
14%
Household Income
$179,331
% of College Grads
78.9%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
4,092 Sq Ft
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