Providence St. Mel School

A World-Class Education
in Your Neighborhood

WE BELIEVE

At Providence St. Mel, We Believe.
We Work, Plan, Build and Dream.
A premier college prep education from Pre-School through Grade 12. For 46 consecutive years, 100% of our graduates have been accepted to four year colleges and universities – with impressive scholarships

OUR HISTORY

In 1978, Mr. Paul J. Adams III, Principal of Providence St. Mel, was informed by the Arcdiocese of Chicago that his school would be closed. The history of Providence St. Mel as a private, independent school began that day, with Mr. Adams vowing that the school would NOT close.46 years later we are thriving and growing, and our desire to send our students to the best colleges and universities is still burning strong.

OUR FORMULA

Our rigorous state-of-the-art curriculum emphasizes core foundational subjects such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies at all grade levels, while our Advanced Placement (AP), Dual-Credit, Advanced STEM and honors courses challenge our high school students and provide college-level experiences and readiness. Our elective courses are diverse in the arts, world languages, and technology to broaden our students experiences. Combined with a dedicated, caring faculty with an average tenure of 15 years, and 85% holding advanced degrees, Providence St. Mel offers a true College Preparatory education for all grade levels.

Accredited for Excellence

Providence St. Mel School is proud to be accredited by both the Illinois State Board of Education and COGNIA. To be accredited, PSM must maintain a constant improvement process with an emphasis on improving the outcomes for our students

OUR RESULTS

For 46 years, 100% of our graduating seniors have been accepted to four-year colleges and universities, with impressive scholarship totals. In the past 5 years, PSM students have been accepted to 21 of the top 50 National Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges in the United States, and 66 of the top 200.

ACADEMICS

A Unique experience for every student

Providence St. Mel School offers a distinctive educational journey tailored to each grade level, ensuring a unique experience from lower school through high school. Each stage at Providence St. Mel is crafted to support and challenge students at their specific level, creating a cohesive and enriching educational experience.