Discover the Difference of an academic program that incorporates innovative curriculum with outstanding faculty to prepare your child for success in high school and beyond.

Our Students Grow Into Scholars- Our accredited program  exceeds Illinois State Standards in accordance with standardized Test scores that consistently rise year to year. The longer a student stays at St. Ethelreda, the better the student’s scores are over time. 

100% of Our Students Graduate and Most Go On to Selective High Schools- Our grads attend St. Rita, Mother McAuley, Leo, Brother Rice, Mt. Carmel, Whitney Young and other top high schools.

Focus on STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math– Your child’s curriculum includes access to our computer lab and Study Island, an online educational aid. Since 2007, our Lego Robotics program has won awards in competition for three consecutive years, including a winning robot design. Our curriculum also includes project based learning as well as problem based learning in order to develop our students as critical thinkers and problem solvers.   

Extracurricular and Enrichment Opportunities- allow students to develop their skills beyond the classroom. Our champion chess program boasts city wide championships and one of the top players in the country.