Archbishop Romero Catholic School opened its doors in the fall of 1990 and became home to students from the former Sacred Heart School and St. Nicholas School, as well as students from neighboring public schools. The school was named after Archbishop Oscar Romero who had been killed in El Salvador on March 24, 1980. Archbishop Romero associated himself with the poor people of El Salvador and for that reason was killed by the military. We pray for him to watch over us.

The school has continued to improve its curriculum and policies, becoming recognized by the State of Illinois in 1994 and winning a BP A+ For Energy grant in 2007. Many of our graduates have continued on to local Catholic high schools such as Marmion Academy, Rosary High School and Aurora Central Catholic High School.

Over the years, the school has welcomed all children in the Fox Valley area. Our school is predominantly Latino but we celebrate the cultural heritage of all students. All teaching is done in English but prayer, music, dances, art, stories and projects will at times reflect the beauty of the Latino cultures. Children will always be encouraged to maintain their Spanish language skills and to develop it whenever possible.