Start your Journey at Our Lady of Tepeyac Grade School

We are located in the Little Village Neighborhood of Chicago’s southwest side at 2235 S. Albany Ave. We are easily accessible from the Pink line train and many CTA buses.

We currently have 186 students enrolled, that’s an average of 18 students per classroom! Our small class size allows students more one-on-one time with their teacher, helping teachers better identify their students’ academics needs.

Yes, our after school program starts at 3:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm every day. We recognize that a majority of our parents work long hours and need a safe place for their children to work and play. Our after-school program provides a free healthy snack and weekly activities including tutoring from our very own teachers/staff. There is a modest program fee of only $5 per day for 1 child.

Tuition at Our Lady of Tepeyac elementary school is among the most affordable private/parochial school options in the area of Little Village. Please contact the school for more information. .

Yes! We work with every family who qualifies for financial assistance. Eligibility is based on a review of family income/expenses and tax returns. While the Big Shoulders Fund provides many of our students with need-based and merit scholarships, we actively raise funds throughout the year to secure grants from various agencies to keep our Catholic school tuition affordable. Last year we gave over $192,000 in financial assistance and scholarships!

Yes, we have open enrollment for grades Preschool through 8th grade, depending on classroom size. All transfer students in grades 6-8 must first complete an interview with the principal. Parents are encouraged to make an appointment for this interview and to bring the most recent report card or student records for the principal to review.

Yes, boys wear navy blue dress pants and white, red, or navy blue polo shirts. Girls wear uniforms from Schoolbelle’s. – Girls in Kindergarten through third grade wear a plaid jumper and girls in grades four through eighth wear a plaid skirt. Girls also wear white, red, or navy blue blouses or polo shirts with their jumpers/skirts. – Optional: Boys and Girls may wear navy or red sweaters and sweater vests anytime during the year. – Our gym uniforms are only available for sale from the school office. Students must wear their gym uniform on scheduled days. – Preschoolers wear the gym uniform every day. We sponsor several out of uniform days in keeping with school holidays or special events and celebrations.

Yes, there is a 10% discount for families who have daughters that attend Our Lady of Tepeyac High School for Girls

We offer many after school clubs such as Ballet Folkloric, Choir, Gardening Club, Chess Club, Student Council, Jewelry Club, and more. OLT GS participates in seasonal sports such as Volleyball, Soccer, and Basketball. There is also tutoring twice per week required for students receiving academic scholarships