Excellent
#6 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 1% of private schools
Alcuin Montessori School
Elementary School · Oak Park, IL
A private elementary school in Oak Park, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
324 N OAK PARK AVE, Oak Park, IL 60302
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Alcuin Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,941/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,414
Median home value
$450,700
Median rent
$1,348/mo
College educated
71.3%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver W Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| The Field SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| William Beye Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alcuin Montessori School is listed in Oak Park, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alcuin Montessori School
Alcuin Montessori School is a private elementary school in Oak Park, IL, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcuin Montessori School
What grades does Alcuin Montessori School serve?
Alcuin Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Alcuin Montessori School?
Alcuin Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcuin Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcuin Montessori School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Alcuin Montessori School rank in IL?
Alcuin Montessori School ranks #6 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Alcuin Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcuin Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alcuin Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Alcuin Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alcuin Montessori School a religious school?
No, Alcuin Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Gender Split
- 88% M / 12% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 197 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 366-1882
- Area population (ZIP 60302)
- 32,589
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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