St. Ailbe Catholic School

Vist: www.stailbeschool.org and www.stailbefsa.org For nearly 80 years St. St. The enrollment is for grades Early Childhood Center through 8th grade. Ailbe School

Building pride together for nearly 80 years

If you're looking for a school that offers a quality education, stability and continuous growth, St Ailbe is the place for you. Ailbe has provided their students with an academic base that enables them to be accepted into the Better Catholic and Public Schools and from there flourish in Universities across the country. Ailbe Catholic School has provide

d an educational and spiritual base for thousands of students, enabling many of them to go on to become very successful in all walks of life. Among its graduates, St Ailbe School boast of Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentist, Veterinarians, Lawyers, Engineers, Computer programmers, Writers, Accountants, Teachers, Fire Fighters, Police Officers and many fine Businessmen and women now holding Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees. Ailbe School is a Christian community which strives with our parents... to help provide your children with challenging and exciting educational programs that will nurture and enhance their intellectual and spiritual growth. One class of each grade. The curriculum at St. Ailbe focuses on basic instruction in language and math using the most current materials available. Science and Social Studies complete the core curriculum. Computer, music, library and gym with a gym/swim programs for grade 5-8 add a full dimension to the learning experience. Throughout their studies emphasis is placed on Catholic Christian values that extend to all subjects. Wherever possible, we incorporate into the curriculum the richness of African American culture and history. To get students off to a good academic start St. Ailbe Early childhood Center offers an educational program for three and four year olds. Ailbe Early Childhood Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. We must meet parents and students prior to accepting students in the ECC Center and Elementary School. Special programs and activities include:

* Stock market program
* Advanced math "Breakfast Club"
* Kente Club
* Novel Program
* Title I Lab - Computer lab strenghtens skills in math and reading for those who qualify.
* Gospel Choir - St Ailbe's Choir is much sought after and offers the students a unique opportunity to Praise the Lord at various city and community functions (Hales Franciscan, HS, Harris Bank, Jackson Mississippi, Cedar rapids, Ohio, Loyola University and more)
* Flag football, basketball, skating, band, African dance and bowling

We'd like to thank the parents, parishioners and everyone that has contributed to the past present and future success of St.

06/03/2026

Learning continues beyond the classroom at St. Ailbe School. 💙

From theater and cooking club to volleyball, choir, and student leadership opportunities, students are encouraged to discover their passions and build lasting friendships.

06/02/2026

At St. Ailbe School, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence, and grow both inside and outside the classroom!

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06/01/2026

Every child deserves a place where they feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow. 💙

That’s the heart of St. Ailbe School.

05/28/2026

As we continue celebrating the amazing Class of 2026 8th graders at St. Ailbe School, today we are proud to highlight Sofia! 🎓✨

Sofia has been a part of the St. Ailbe community since 4th grade and has made such a positive impact during her time here. 💙💛 We are so proud of all she has accomplished and cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for her. Congratulations, Sofia!

05/27/2026

Today, we are proud to highlight Madison, a member of the amazing Class of 2026 at St. Ailbe School! 🎓✨

Madison has been a part of the St. Ailbe community since Pre-K, and we are so proud of all she has accomplished throughout the years. 💙💛 Her growth, hard work, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our school community.

We cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for Madison at Cypress Park High School. Congratulations, Madison!

05/26/2026

We are excited to continue celebrating the amazing Class of 2026 8th graders at St. Ailbe School as graduation gets closer! 🎓✨

Today, we are proud to spotlight Josiah, who has been a part of the St. Ailbe community since 4th grade! 💙💛 His favorite memories are the moments when the whole class comes together for conversations where everyone is included, creating a strong sense of community and friendship.

We are so proud of all Josiah has accomplished during his time at St. Ailbe and cannot wait to see all he achieves at Mount Carmel High School next year. Congratulations, Josiah!

05/22/2026

We are excited to continue celebrating the amazing Class of 2026 8th graders at St. Ailbe School as graduation gets closer! 🎓✨

Today, we are proud to spotlight Ivory, who has been a part of the St. Ailbe community since 4th grade! 💙💛 Her favorite memories are the moments she gets to spend talking with her classmates, laughing together, and simply being themselves.

We are so proud of all Ivory has accomplished during her time at St. Ailbe and are excited to see all she will achieve at Butler College Prep next year. Congratulations, Ivory!

05/20/2026

We are excited to continue celebrating the amazing Class of 2026 8th graders at St. Ailbe School as graduation gets closer! 🎓✨

Today, we are proud to spotlight Zoe, whose favorite memory at St. Ailbe was the 8th grade retreat because she had the opportunity to bond even more with her classmates and create lasting memories together. 💙💛

We are so proud of all Zoe has accomplished during her time at St. Ailbe and cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for her. Congratulations, Zoe!

05/18/2026

We are excited to continue celebrating the amazing Class of 2026 8th graders at St. Ailbe School as graduation gets closer! 🎓✨

Today, we are proud to spotlight Lailah, a Big Shoulders Fund Scholar whose positivity, confidence, and school spirit have made a lasting impact on our community. From fun memories at the 8th grade retreat to encouraging younger students to stay true to themselves and enjoy life, Lailah truly shines both inside and outside the classroom. 💙💛

Congratulations, Lailah! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!

05/15/2026

Happy Friday! 🎉 We are excited to continue celebrating our amazing 8th graders leading up to graduation by highlighting the incredible Class of 2026! 🎓✨

Today, we are proud to spotlight Maya, a Big Shoulders Fund Scholar and student since Kindergarten. From fun memories making tie-dye in 4th grade to sharing thoughtful advice with younger students, Maya has made a lasting impact on our school community.

Congratulations, Maya! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy 💙💛

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Location

Chicago

Telephone

+17737341386

Website

http://www.stailbeschool.org/

Address

9037 S Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL
60619

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm