Parish School
St. Thomas of Canterbury School
Our Story
The first thing you may notice as you walk in the doors of St. Thomas of Canterbury Schools is the diversity of the student body. Representing the wide range of ethnic groups that you will find in Uptown, our students are the children of established parish families as well as first-generation immigrants from countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Vietnam. This collective richness of culture and experience help create a unique learning environment for all students at our schools.
Christine Boyd has led St. Thomas of Canterbury School (now located on the campus of St. Ita Church) for many years, with great success with boosting attendance and expanding the mission of the school. Inspired by the social mission of the Catholic Church, Principal Christine Boyd worked tirelessly for years to make St. Thomas of Canterbury accessible to area immigrant families as well as parish members.
Partnerships with parish communities, Big Shoulders, and private donors have substantially reduced the cost of tuition and made scholarships available to qualifying families. Through the generosity of these donors, and the dedication of volunteers, faculty, and staff, we are happy to offer our students a solid academic foundation with plenty of support for English Language Learners and students with special learning needs. Our students go on to attend well-reputed Catholic and public high schools throughout the city of Chicago.
At St. Thomas of Canterbury schools, even students whose families fall below the federal poverty line have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.
The first thing you may notice as you walk in the doors of St. Thomas of Canterbury Schools is the diversity of the student body. Representing the wide range of ethnic groups that you will find in Uptown, our students are the children of established parish families as well as first-generation immigrants from countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Vietnam. This collective richness of culture and experience help create a unique learning environment for all students at our schools.
Christine Boyd has led St. Thomas of Canterbury School (now located on the campus of St. Ita Church) for many years, with great success with boosting attendance and expanding the mission of the school. Inspired by the social mission of the Catholic Church, Principal Christine Boyd worked tirelessly for years to make St. Thomas of Canterbury accessible to area immigrant families as well as parish members.
Partnerships with parish communities, Big Shoulders, and private donors have substantially reduced the cost of tuition and made scholarships available to qualifying families. Through the generosity of these donors, and the dedication of volunteers, faculty, and staff, we are happy to offer our students a solid academic foundation with plenty of support for English Language Learners and students with special learning needs. Our students go on to attend well-reputed Catholic and public high schools throughout the city of Chicago.
At St. Thomas of Canterbury schools, even students whose families fall below the federal poverty line have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.
Northside Catholic Academy
While not a parish school, Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) has historic ties to Mary, Mother of God. NCA is a Catholic school of the Archdiocese on Chicago's Northside. It serves the parishes and communities of Andersonville, Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge, for students aged 3 through 8th grade. NCA's tradition of Catholic education began more than 100 years ago with the original six individual parish schools: St. Gertrude, St. Gregory the Great, St. Henry, St. Ignatius, St. Ita, and St. Jerome.
Parishioners at Mary, Mother of God may attend NCA. Visit the school website for more information.
Parishioners at Mary, Mother of God may attend NCA. Visit the school website for more information.