Chicago Jesuit Academy is a tuition-free Catholic elementary school located in Austin on Chicago's West Side. The academy aims to provide a loving and academically rigorous education to students and families from resilient communities impacted by historical disinvestment. Admission is open to students of all races, ethnicities, and religions, and the academy enrolls 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-grade students regardless of their past academic achievement.

At Chicago Jesuit Academy, students benefit from small class sizes, extended school days, and an 11-month school year, allowing for personalized care and holistic development. The academy also offers a range of programs and activities to support students' well-being, including a Learning Resource Center, summer programming, nutrition initiatives, social work services, and a dedicated school nurse. Furthermore, the academy emphasizes college and career persistence, assisting students in transitioning to high school, post-high school education, and meaningful employment.

Chicago Jesuit Academy is committed to creating educational equity and dismantling systemic racism by partnering with other schools and the broader community. They embrace the Jesuit values of finding God in all things, fostering growth, promoting love, seeking intellectual excellence, and doing justice. By accompanying students and alumni throughout their educational journeys and careers, Chicago Jesuit Academy aims to develop men and women for others who make a positive impact in society