St Edward School

Our experience at St. Edward has been amazing. The Jr. High experience has been wonderful. The teachers’ more than prepare the kids for High School. The extracurricular activity is fantastic. There are academic clubs, theater and music opportunities, robotics and sports for all ages. The aspect that impresses me most is that over the last 5 years, we have seen consistent change in the curriculum. When a new standard is set, our children are exposed to it immediately. The community is wonderful and our children thrive in this environment.

I am a graduate of St. Edward (’93) and because I valued my experiences so much, I chose to send my son to this school as well. This is my 3^rd year as a St. Edward parent and I couldn’t be happier. Being a teacher myself, St. Edward offers so many of the things every school should provide and that help children become successful learners. The small class size is the most important factor, and biggest selling point, for me. I have had classes with 30 – 35 students, and I know that when a teacher can work with a class of 16 – 20, so much more learning occurs. Each child gets the attention they need. I have seem my son grow and develop immensely, especially this year as he is in kindergarten. The early years are so critical for academic development, and he has been soaring since December.
The St. Edward community compares to no other. Every stakeholder takes responsibility for every student, whether the child «belongs to them» or not. It makes me feel better knowing that while I can not be at school as much as I’d like, other parents are looking out for my child the same way I would. My son has a severe tree nut allergy, and the sensitivity to this issue by the school administration and teaching staff has made it a lot easier to send my son to school. All stakeholders care for the well being of every students and it shows.
St. Edward also offers a variety of extra curricular activities, which is wonderful as well. Many of the activities are ones parents would seek out through private companies or organizations. With St. Edward, many of them are right at your doorstep!
I couldn’t be happier with my experiences with St. Edward and I recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for their child.

I love this school. I love the teachers and the community. I can not say enough wonderful things about where my kids love to go to school everyday. You can see how much the teachers really care about the children and you can see that they love what they do. I feel absolutely lucky to have found St. Edward’s for my family.

My son graduated from St. Edward Grammar School in 2010. The education he received there gave him an excellent foundation for high school and in fact his entrance exam into high school put him in the top 10% allowing for a scholarship his freshman year. He is now in the top 5% of his senior class and has above a 4.0 GPA. St. Edward school recognized his academic performance early on, put him in accelerated reading and he was able to advance with support and guidance. The sense of community and dedication of the teachers was worth the investment. The school leadership is responsive, attentive and visible. I highly endorse St. Edward grammar school and miss those years as they are fabulous educators. There are also plenty of social opportunities for families to enjoy with the sports program and school activities as well.

I’m in my third year as a St. Edward family. My daughter started Kindergarten this year and I am absolutely blown away, even in the 2^nd week by her teacher. I’d always heard good things about the kindergarten and I couldn’t be happier already. I look forward to this year and her continuing her education at St. Edward school.
Go BIG RED!

As I write this, my daughter is in 4^th grade and my son just started Kindergarten. We cannot be happier. Our daughter started at this school in preschool and we have seen her grow and experience everything this school has to offer. She is just getting into the sports programs there which will elevate her confidence even more. The small class sizes, great families, and teachers all put forth an effort to insure that your child will excel in life.
Also, most of the children that have graduated from this school have qualified for great high schools in the area, from Loyola, Notre Dame, and St Ignatius to Northside College Prep and Whitney Young. Great Choice, Great Community, Great School.
Eva K, not sure who you are, or when you went, but those comments are far from our family’s experience.

I was very disappointed to read the previous review, especially since the reviewer has not been at St. Ed’s for over 1-​year. My children have been at St. Ed’s for the past 5 years and while not perfect, it’s been a great environment for them. Communication has improved drastically with a revamped website and weekly email blasts. Over the summer, our principal has sent several emails to inform parents of changes and keep the lines of communication open.
The faculty goes above and beyond to work with the students and parents, both academically and socially. My oldest child is excelling and runs into school every day, excited to learn. If there has ever been a problem socially, I know I can email or speak with the teacher to get to the root of the problem. Fortunately, it has never been anything major, just kids being kids.
The community is amazing — my family is out of town and I have found a Chicago «family» at St. Ed’s. I know that if I am running late for pickup or need to find out about something going on at the school, there are 15 families on my speed dial I can call. My kids are with other kids who are learning the values of caring and giving back. Volunteering is a huge part of St. Ed’s, whether it is helping with a food drive, leading songs at the all school weekly mass or having a 4^th grader be a reading buddy to a kindergarten student.
Academically, students are pushed when they need to be challenged and supported when they need additional help. St. Ed’s graduates matriculate to schools that are appropriate for them — whether it’s Whitney Young or Lane Tech (CPS) or Loyola Academy, St. Ignatius College Prep, Resurrection, St. Patrick, or Notre Dame College Prep (Catholic). What I appreciate most is that the kids can be kids — they are nice kids, who act like 13 and 14-​year olds.
I would highly recommend St. Edward School to anyone looking for a strong academic foundation and an amazingly supportive community.

Excellent school. Capable and experienced teachers. Good families. Nice atmosphere for learning.