St. Therese School West serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Therese School West is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Therese School West?
The application deadline for St. Therese School West is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Therese School West located?
St. Therese School West is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Bridgeport.
Nearby 17³Ô¹Ïs
The nearest high school to St. Therese School West is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Jerome School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 480 students 0.5 miles 1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
0.5
9-12
480
St. Jerome School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 123 students 0.9 miles 2801 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-7668
0.9
PK-8
123
Grades: PK-K | 49 students 1.1 miles 920 W 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-3050
1.1
PK-K
49
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 200 students 1.1 miles 1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
1.1
9-12
200
Grades: PK-5 | 294 students 1.1 miles 247 W 23rd Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 326-2837
1.1
PK-5
294
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