About Us

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy (St. Stan's) is an exceptional Preschool (Age 3 & 4) to 8th grade elementary private school in Wicker Park / Bucktown, close to Downtown Chicago. We incorporate Catholic values with rigorous academics, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, social emotional learning, STEM, and more - providing our students with leadership and life skills to transform our world.

Founded: 1874

Student Body: 3-year old Preschool - 8th Grade

Early Childhood: 3-year old Preschool and 4-year old Preschool

Languages: Chinese & Spanish, taught to all students beginning with preschool

Classroom Size: range from 15 to 24 with an average classroom size of 17 students

Accreditation: AdvancED School System Accreditation

Recognition: State of Illinois Board of Education, "LIGHTHOUSE" Leader in Me School Certification, Archdiocese of Chicago

School Motto: Faith - Virtue - Valor, Expressway to Excellence

Core Values: (i) God is the center of our lives; (ii) Students must be prepared for a future of rapid change; (iii) Learning should be active, meaningful, challenging, connected to students' lives & the world; (iv) Children flourish in an atmosphere of care, support, respect; (v) Social emotional learning is as important as academics; (vi) Academic success and spiritual formation requires a commitment from the entire learning community

Faculty: At St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy all classroom teachers are certified and ongoing professional development is supported and encouraged.

School Colors: Red & Black

Athletic Team Name: Wildcats

Campus size: 3-Acre campus includes bright, friendly classrooms; fully equipped science lab; and outdoor learning spaces, including an outdoor garden, soccer field, and playground.

School Hours: Our school office is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The school day is 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Extended Day Program: We offer Extended Day care for all children from dismissal until 6:00 p.m.

Lunch Program: An optional lunch program, provided by Food Service Program (FSP) is available for all students.

Financial Aid: Each year St. Stan's awards need-based scholarships. Students must be accepted in order to apply for financial aid.

Neighborhooods: Our students come from over 40 zip codes, mainly from Wicker Park, Bucktown, Near North Side, Old Town, Lincoln Park, West Town, River North.

High School Placement: St. Stan's Graduates move on to the most academically challenging, competitive selective-enrollment high schools in the city such as: St. Ignatius College Prep, Whitney M. Young Magnet, Walter Payton College Prep, Northside College Prep, Lane Technical College Prep, and more. Visit our Portrait of a Graduate page to learn more about the competitive selective-enrollment high schools our graduates move on to.

Safe Environment: Safe, healthy, and clean learning environment for your child. St. Stan's follows the highest level of rigorous health protocols meeting & exceeding local, state, and federal guidelines. Wellness checks, constant sanitization, air filtration systems, and more. Learn more about our COVID guidelines and how you will be at peace with your child's health & safety at St. Stan's.

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