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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.
Our Mission:
St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy commits to challenging our students to achieve academic and social excellence, lead by action and example, and to serve and love God through others.
Our Vision:
At St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy we are committed to preparing children to live lives of excellence in a respectful and supportive environment by living out our mission of providing a rigorous education centered in Christ.
Faith - Virtue - Valor
"Expressway to Excellence"
The hallmark of the Catholic school has been providing a quality education in a faith-based environment.
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
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
