St. Gall School

What St. Gall School does

St. Gall School is a private Catholic school serving students from preschool (age 3) through 8th grade at its single campus in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1910 and operating under the Archdiocese of Chicago, the school is structurally affiliated with St. Gall Parish and the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary, who have served the institution since 1923. Current enrollment is approximately 258 students drawn primarily from Brighton Park, Gage Park, and surrounding neighborhoods, supported by 11-50 employees.

The school's core academic offering comprises three sequential programs — Early Childhood, Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) — grounded in Catholic teachings and complemented by art, music, physical education, a 1:1 student technology initiative, and over 11 extracurricular clubs and sports. Extended care runs from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The institution reports a 96% matriculation rate to first-choice high schools as its primary academic outcome metric.

St. Gall's business model combines tuition revenue with substantial scholarship and donation inflows. Tuition is administered through the FACTS Tuition system with integrated Grant & Aid assessment, and registration carries a $150 fee plus $130 for books and technology. The school is designated as a Big Shoulders Fund school and operates three named memorial scholarship programs (Judy Manzke Memorial, Sisters', Monsignor Hishen), collectively distributing over $725,000 annually to roughly 95% of the student body. Governance rests with Principal Ms. Laurie Giannoni under the Archdiocese framework, with no venture, equity, or public-market ownership involvement.

Name

St. Gall School

Legal name

St. Gall School

Website

https://stgallschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Gall School is a private Catholic K-8 school in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, founded in 1910, serving approximately 258 students with three memorial scholarship programs covering 95% of families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACAHAE

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Private elementary school
• Faith-based learning
• Early childhood program
• Tuition assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: St. Gall School generates revenue through tuition payments from families. The school offers flexible payment options through the FACTS Tuition system and provides financial aid and scholarships to over 95% of students to ensure accessibility.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The school receives donations through various memorial scholarship programs and general donations. Annually, over $725,000 is distributed in scholarships, with 95% of the student population benefiting from financial assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Gall School provides faith-based Catholic education for students from Preschool through 8th grade, with full-day early childhood programming beginning at age 3, elementary academics (K-5), and middle school preparation (6-8). Core academics are grounded in Catholic teachings and complemented by art, music, physical education, before/after school care (6:30 AM to 6 PM), and more than 11 extracurricular clubs and sports. The school supports accessibility by distributing over $725,000 annually in scholarships and financial aid, with 95% of students receiving assistance.

Product overview

St. Gall School is a faith-based Catholic educational institution serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The school offers a unified educational product centered on early childhood, elementary, and middle school programs, all grounded in Catholic teachings and academic excellence. The core academic programs are complemented by before and after school care services (6:30 AM to 6 PM), over 11 extracurricular clubs and sports activities, and technology integration (1:1 student technology). The school also administers three distinct memorial scholarship programs—the Judy Manzke Memorial Scholarship, Sisters' Scholarship, and Monsignor Hishen Scholarship—which collectively distribute over $725,000 annually to 95% of the student population. Financial services are provided through integration with FACTS Tuition for payment plans and financial aid assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Full-day early childhood program for preschool (starting at age 3) and kindergarten, providing a safe and welcoming faith-based learning environment for the youngest students in the school's Preschool through 8th grade continuum.
• Elementary Program Elementary education program for grades K-5 emphasizing academic excellence grounded in Catholic teachings, complemented by art, music, physical education, and 1:1 student technology.
• Middle School Program Middle school education program for grades 6-8 preparing students for high school with a strong academic foundation and character development rooted in Catholic values.
• Before and After School Care Extended-day childcare service offered to enrolled families from 6:30 AM to 6 PM, providing before- and after-school supervision for working families, complemented by 11+ afterschool clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students matriculate to their first-choice high schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and legacy.

• FACTS TuitioncoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides integrated tuition payment plans and Grant & Aid Financial Needs Assessment on a single platform. Families can select payment options that suit their financial needs and apply for financial aid through the FACTS system.
• St. Gall ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gall School maintains a close relationship with St. Gall Parish. The school is part of the parish community, and during admissions, priority is given to Catholic applicants. Parish membership may be considered when space is limited.
• Archdiocese of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Gall School operates under the Archdiocese of Chicago, which sets compliance guidelines including VIRTUS training for volunteers, Mandated Reporter training, and background check requirements through CANTS forms.
• Servants of the Holy Heart of MarylegacyOthersThe Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary (SHHoM) dedicated their lives to teaching at St. Gall School beginning in 1923. Pioneering Sisters including Mother St. Agnes, Sister Mary Catherine, Sister Philomena, and Sister Mary of the Rosary helped establish the school's foundation of faith, service, and education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Queen of Angels Catholic School: Archdiocese-affiliated Catholic elementary school in Chicago offering K-8 education. Directly comparable on curriculum, parish integration, and reliance on the same Big Shoulders Fund / FACTS ecosystem as St. Gall.
• St. Mary of the Angels School: Catholic grade school in Chicago serving K-8 students. Directly comparable as a small, parish-affiliated Catholic grade school operating under the Archdiocese of Chicago with a similar scholarship-supported tuition model.
• St. Benedict Catholic School: Urban Catholic grade school serving K-8 students in Chicago under the Archdiocese of Chicago. Directly comparable given similar scale, parish-school structure, and tuition-plus-scholarship revenue model.
• St. Nicholas Cathedral School: A Catholic elementary school in Chicago serving families in a comparable urban neighborhood. Directly comparable as a parochial K-8 institution under the Archdiocese of Chicago, competing in the same Chicago Catholic-school enrollment market.
• Our Lady of the Westside Catholic School: Small Catholic grade school on Chicago's West Side offering preschool through 8th grade. Directly comparable to St. Gall in mission, scale, and reliance on donor-funded scholarships to serve low-income urban families.

Broad incumbents

• Cristo Rey Network: National network of Catholic schools primarily serving low-income urban families with a college-prep focus. Broad incumbent for comparison given the shared faith-based mission, urban demographics, and scholarship-dependent economics.
• Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools (system): The umbrella system governing all Archdiocese of Chicago K-12 schools, including St. Gall. Relevant not as a competitor but as the regulatory and operating-context peer that governs curriculum, compliance, and parish-school integration.

Others

• Catholic Extension: National Catholic organization funding under-resourced Catholic schools and parishes. Comparable as an adjacent funder influencing St. Gall's scholarship and operational capacity.
• Big Shoulders Fund: Chicago-based nonprofit that funds need-based and merit scholarships at Catholic schools across the archdiocese. Comparable as a major external funder and partner that materially shapes St. Gall's financial-aid economics.

Emerging players

• Nativity Academy: Independent Catholic school in Chicago serving low-income families with a longer school day and tuition-free model. Comparable as a faith-based alternative serving overlapping Chicago neighborhoods and similar family demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/StGallSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-gall-school-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/stgallschool

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Profiles1 record

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