About us

St. Bernardine School is a warm, inviting community comprised of students, parents, faculty and staff that offers strong academics, enriching extracurricular activities, and a solid faith and moral foundation.

We offer exceptional education for children from three years old (full or half day) through 8th grade, including optional Extended School Day (ESD) care.

Our school's board is the Board of Specified Jurisdiction (BSJ), which is comprised of community leaders, business professionals, parishioners, alumni and parents. Learn more about our board.

St. Bernardine School Mission Statement

St. Bernardine is a diverse, Catholic elementary school that empowers students to live enriched lives through faith, leadership and social responsibility.  Our faculty, staff and parents act together, creating a welcoming and inclusive community.  St. Bernardine promotes academic excellence, integrity, and social justice through creative initiatives that allow students opportunities for learning and critical thinking. 


Core Values

The St. Bernardine Catholic school community embraces the following core values as the foundation for educating responsible, moral and faith-driven students:

*Integrity: We believe that ethics, morality and strongly held beliefs are the foundation for our Catholic Tradition.

*Diversity: We foster an environment that values both our similarities and differences, and celebrates the diversity of humanity.

*Leadership and Community Service: We prepare students to become responsible citizens by teaching faith-based leadership and service to the community. 

*Essential Life Skills: We believe in the importance of integrating faith, academic excellence, critical thinking, and self-government with daily living.

*Whole Person: We believe in the development of the physical, spiritual, cognitive and social well-being of students.

ST. BERNARDINE SCHOOL
815 ELGIN AVENUE

FOREST PARK, IL
PHONE: 708-366-6890 FAX: 708-366-8015