The St. Vincent Ferrer School in River Forest serves prekindergarten through eighth graders with a private Catholic education on Lathrop Avenue. Promoting a curriculum that celebrates academic achievement and spiritual awareness, the Vincent Ferrer School enrolls around 250 students who traditionally graduate to attend college preparatory high schools.
At St. Vincent Ferrer School, students are stimulated, challenged and motivated to reach their full potential through prayer, study and service. St. Vincent Ferrer School's academic standards are culled from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Office for Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The school's youngest students explore the world through sight, sound and touch while pursuing basic math and language learning.
Kindergartners have daily religious instruction. St. Vincent Ferrer's first through eighth graders begin a more complex journey, becoming adept at problem-solving and studying Catholic doctrine, with the opportunity to take Spanish, art, music and finance classes. The school provides iPads and Chromebooks to fourth and eighth-grade students to maximize learning capabilities. St. Vincent Ferrer also offers 38 athletic teams and clubs including basketball, soccer, student council, art club and more.
For over 80 years, St. Vincent Ferrer School has advanced a faith-based approach to learning that supports academic excellence and a commitment to students' futures.
St Vincent Ferrer Elementary School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1515 Lathrop Ave,
River Forest, IL
School Details
Students
262
Head of School
Dr. Charles Terry
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Annual Tuition
$8,060
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
4
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
71%
Male
29%
White
57.4%
Hispanic
21.1%
Black
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/1/2024
We have three children at this school. We have been through the early childhood, the elementary & now middle school. Each grade has been excellent - fun, challenging (in a good way), and the teachers really seem to care. The specials teachers are fun & educational. I know my children are getting a g...
10/1/2024
St. Vincent Ferrer School has really demonstrated the ability to stay strong in tough times. In the four years as a staff member, I have seen the hardest working, most spirited, and fun-loving staff. The community and students are at the center of this strength, and inspires a passion and pride for...
10/1/2024
As a former student of St. Vincent Ferrer School, I was drawn to come back to the school to be the athletic director and 8th grade teacher. Over the years, the school has displayed growth both academically and athletically and makes me proud to say that I am a SVF Friar!
11/1/2023
Truly - just a full nightmare. As someone with years of experience here, they don’t know a good thing when they have it. There’s a reason why every teacher leaves in the middle of the year. Also, if you have a child with learning disabilities, they will not be provided with the education they deserv...
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About River Forest
List Price Range
$144K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$892,697
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$178,152
% of College Grads
78.6%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
4,302 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.1%
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