St. Mary & St. Thomas Catholic Schools

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Representing the wide range of cultures and ethnic groups, 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 richness helps create a unique learning environment for all students.

Through the generosity of donors, and the dedication of volunteers, faculty, and staff, students are offered a solid academic foundation with plenty of support for English Language Learners and special learning needs. Our students go on to attend well-reputed Catholic and public high schools throughout the city of Chicago.

Northside Catholic Academy (NCA)

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While not a parish school, Northside Catholic Academy (NCA) has historic ties to Mary, Mother of God Parish. 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.