Located at 1034 Linden Ave. in Oak Park, St. Giles School is a private Catholic school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. A part of the community for almost 100 years, St. Giles focuses on a faith-based curriculum supported by a dedicated staff, the latest technology and rigorous academic standards.
Enrolling 355 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17-to-1, St. Giles preschool students learn about letters, numbers, shapes and colors. Outdoor and indoor recreation is encouraged, and children are taught to trust their innate sense of curiosity. At kindergarten levels, St. Giles' students are introduced to problem solving, a love for reading and mathematics.
St. Giles' elementary students explore geography, American history, geometry and advanced reading disciplines. By the time students reach middle school, they've embraced leadership roles and the concept of personal responsibility.
Children lead prayer and worship services at St. Giles throughout the week, and all classrooms are equipped with SMARTBoards, iPads and Chromebooks. Extracurricular activities offered at St. Giles include band, chorus, instrumental music lessons, jazz band, performance arts courses, drama, world languages and Spanish.
St. Giles' Lions become lifelong learners, fiercely dedicated to service, self-improvement and a love for their Catholic faith.
St Giles School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1034 Linden Ave,
Oak Park, IL
362
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Meg Bigane
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Annual Tuition
$6,450
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
0
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
66.2%
Hispanic
14%
Black
10%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
1.9%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/15/2020
We've been very happy with St. Giles School. We had two kids graduate from St. Giles very prepared for High School, and now college. With one more still in the elementary school, the teachers are warm and kind and my daughter is thriving academically.
3/12/2018
Fantastic school and great educational environment. The teachers truly care and the community is very supportive.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/13/2024
Our family has been part of the St. Giles School community for four years, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The teachers at St. Giles genuinely care about each child's well-being and academic growth, which is evident in their attentive and nurturing approach. One of the highlights for...
1/18/2024
We have been at St. Giles for ten years now, starting in preschool. We now have a student in middle school and could not be more grateful for the educational experience my children have received. Both of my children are excelling academically and have had the best experience with the school. They ex...
12/12/2023
My family has had a wonderful experience at St. Giles the past 8 years. My children have been nurtured with strong academics, lessons about how to behave, how to be kind & inclusive in their school community and made lifelong friends. My husband and I have found the community to be incredibly suppor...
10/18/2023
Our experience at St Giles has been wonderful. The staff has been very responsive to our questions and needs. The parent community is amazing as is the opportunity for sports and arts for the kids. I am also frequently meeting alumni who rave about their times at the school.
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Map
About Oak Park
List Price Range
$130K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
79
Average Home Value
$570,426
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Household Income
$132,387
% of College Grads
72.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,588 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.1%
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