Old St. Marys School

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19 reviews
Grades
PK-8
Type
Private
1474 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560

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My student has been at this school for two years now and loves it. They are eager to see their friends each day and the teachers are very invested in the students learning. Love our experience so far!
Posted by a parent on 7/12/2023
Amazing school overall. If you can afford it, it is a no brainer vs Chicago Public school. Zero bullying. Teachers are amazing and their communication with parents very prompt. My son loves his school and classmates. I am happy students attend weekly mass and focus on God and Education.
Posted by a parent on 1/16/2023
This institution has lost its way and leadership certainly does not embody Catholic Core values or the rigorous academics one would expect. The adopted curriculum is nearly identical to the local curriculum that was adopted by CPS 10 years ago. We transitioned our student to Parker after both the principal and Father Brad sarcastically stated that the school cannot support all students--"we simply do not have the resources or skills to help all students." Leadership has forgotten or has chosen to ignore that catholicus means "universal" and all are welcome. These two also complain that the parents of Old Saint Mary's have a sense of entitlement and privilege and, therefore, are by nature "difficult to deal with." I am surprised that leadership is so dismissive of parent concerns. The culture and climate of administration seem very negative and mired in gossip and false pretension.
Posted by a parent on 7/13/2021
Incompetent and dishonest administration. School and parents failed to instill values in students. Cheating rampant. Lack of rigor in curriculum. Style over substance.
Posted by a teacher on 8/26/2020
poor communication, lack of Catholic identity from administration, little to no support for struggling students
Posted by a teacher on 7/8/2020
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Chicago schools - Old St. Marys School is located at 1474 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60605. Old St. Marys School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-8.

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