In collaboration with families, Catholic schools teach the values of our faith and tradition, foster experiences of community and service and provide educational excellence.

Excellence

SGCS education equips students for their futures. We make it our mission to help all students learn and achieve in their own unique ways.
  • SGCS students test above the national average in math & reading
  • 75% of SGCS graduates go on to the honor or high honor roll at selective high schools throughout Chicago.
  • SGCS students perform well above the national average on the ACT/Aspire test.
  • Graduates go on to excellent Chicago area high schools and 100% of our students tested into the high school of their choice (Catholic & Public)
  • Alumni go on to be leaders in their communities.

Faith

Our school is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual development of our students. St. Gabriel Catholic School:
  • Celebrates weekly school mass 
  • Continues to embrace the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, who oversaw the school for over a hundred years and sought to weave Gospel values into the education of their students.
  • Provides a curriculum that encourages not only academic excellence, but also personal and spiritual growth.

Learning

St.Gabriel Catholic School:
  • Is dedicated to offering developmentally appropriate curriculums that speak to the needs of each child.
  • Has small class sizes and caring educators.
  • Offers comprehensive curricula that includes: Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Social Science, Spanish and Fine Arts including drama, art and music.
  • Provides one-on-one technology, smart boards and other technological resources

Enrichment

At SGCS we believe it is important to develop our students’ interests as well as their minds. We offer:
  • An athletics program that fosters teamwork, respect, and healthy competition. This program includes football, basketball, baseball, volleyball teams as well as cheerleading.

Community

We believe that a supportive network plays an important role in ensuring our students’ success. Students at SGCS are encouraged by:
  • A nurturing faculty and staff
  • Parents and guardians who partner with the school in supporting the Mission
  • The school’s heritage and community; many of our students come from devoted 3rd, 4th and 5th generation SGCS families.
  • Its Alumni and their passionate commitment to their alma mater.
  • A diverse community that welcomes all students with open arms.
​SGCS teachers are state certified and the curricula meet all state and archdiocesan standards. We welcome diversity in the classroom and are committed to providing a safe and friendly environment as well. Saint Gabriel Catholic School is accredited by both the Archdiocese of Chicago and the State of Illinois.