Frances Xavier Warde Catholic School

Two faith formation tracks shape Frances Xavier Warde Catholic School's approach to education. The independent Catholic school serves students from preschool through grade 8 in Chicago, with a progressive approach to Catholic tradition and respect for different faiths. Its curriculum includes academics, arts, athletics, and service projects. Teachers support students' curiosity, interests, and talents through exploration of essential concepts, skills, and experiences. The school describes its community as purposefully diverse and intentionally inclusive, welcoming different cultures, faiths, backgrounds, and beliefs. Founded in 1989, it reports an average student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. Students and parents also participate in service opportunities through the Living the Legacy Program and other projects.