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#505 of 716 private schools in IL
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1439 W WELLINGTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60657
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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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Where Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,025
Median home value
$534,500
Median rent
$1,839/mo
College educated
86.6%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60657; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| St Luke AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Harriet Tubman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Prescott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 412 | 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.
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
What grades does Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts serve?
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts?
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts rank in IL?
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts ranks #505 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts a private school?
Yes, Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts a religious school?
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 892-1397
- Area population (ZIP 60657)
- 71,268
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 60657; 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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