Why Choose OLV?

• We pride ourselves in creating a nurturing and safe environment for our students.
• Our faith-based education builds character and instills values in our students.
• Our longer school day translates into at least five more academic hours per week than provided by other area schools!
• The Rowland Reading Program makes it possible to have Kindergarteners reading by the end of the school year.
• For more individualized instruction for our students, we prefer small class sizes - typically 1:14 teacher to student ratio.
• Our strong academic curriculum is aligned with the new Common Core Standards and the curriculum established by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• Integrated into our daily schedules are the specials of Music, Art, Computer, Library, Spanish, Latin, and P.E.
• Our teachers integrate technology daily into their lessons.
• OLV students consistently score above average on the Terra Nova tests, and our students attend high performing high schools including Resurrection, St. Patrick, Notre Dame, Loyola, and more!
• We follow a no-cut policy for team sports in grades 5-8 that gives each and every student the opportunity to build self-esteem and learn sportsmanship.
• Title I services are available to our students in Reading and Math, and we also have certified Resource Teachers on staff to offer assistance to students who may not qualify for Title I.
• Financial Aid is available to our families.