St. Athanasius School offers a Catholic education to junior kindergartners through eighth graders. St. Athanasius School celebrates kindness, social justice and strong anti-bullying initiatives, making it a welcoming environment for everyone.
The school is a designated National Blue Ribbon School. St. Athanasius enrolls about 297 students and offers a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
Promoting academic excellence, St. Athanasius School's approach to problem-solving for kindergarten through fifth graders emphasizes its STEM subjects. The school is proud to boast students who have won gold and silver trophies at the State Science Fair from 2015 through 2020.
St. Athanasius focuses on languages and begins teaching French and Spanish to its students in kindergarten.
Emphasis is also placed on the visual arts and music across all grades, ensuring children explore their creativity. Students study art production and art history and can join band or choir to learn about rhythm, melody and musical heritage.
Today, the students at St. Athanasius continue to work hard and strive for excellence.
St Athanasius Elementary School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2510 Ashland Ave,
Evanston, IL
300
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Carol Mcclay
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Annual Tuition
$11,108
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
31
Part Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
60.6%
Female
39.4%
Hispanic
69.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
10.2%
White
7.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
3.9%
Asian
2.4%
Native American
<1%
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/20/2023
We've loved our 8 years at St. Athanasius. The academic focus, teacher quality, and curriculum have all been fantastic. My children enjoy going to school. They like being challenged and being a part of something.
7/12/2023
We love St. A's!! We transferred in when our oldest was in on 5th grade- best thing we ever did! The teachers care about educational and emotional growth and provide a kind but structured learning environment. We love the fun community- so many ways to get involved!!! Our kids have thrived here!!
7/10/2023
St. Athanasius is a special place that made me feel at home right away. Our teachers are wonderful, many going above and beyond to make this school a special place to learn.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/4/2026
Our kids have been at Saint A’s since K and 1st grade respectively. They love the variety of extra-curriculars and as parents, we appreciate the cross-collaborative and challenging academic projects that seem to be preparing our kiddos well for work and life. Grateful to be a part of this community,...
11/22/2025
The community engagement at St. A’s is truly exceptional. Students, staff, and parents all work together and support one another both inside and outside the classroom. At St. A’s, the commitment doesn’t end when the school day does—students and families carry that spirit into the wider Evanston comm...
1/21/2025
My experience with this school has not been the best. The teachers here are very harsh on students and it seems like they feel joyful when they catch students doing something wrong. The teachers are more focused on punishing people than actually teaching. Students get in trouble very often for small...
8/7/2023
We’ve proudly been a part of the Saint A’s school community for 3 years and have had a great experience!
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List Price Range
$183K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$848,332
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Average Household Income
$178,658
% of College Grads
85.5%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,624 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.1%
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St Athanasius Elementary School is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2510 Ashland Ave in Evanston, IL. Annual tuition is $11,108. The school has a total enrollment of 300 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. St Athanasius Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $848,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roycemore School, Chicago Math and Science Academy, Acero - Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Athanasius Elementary School.