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#231 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 32% of private schools
Altus Academy
Middle School · Chicago, IL
A private middle school in Chicago, IL serving grades 1st – 8th.
751 S SACRAMENTO BLVD, Chicago, IL 60612
- 8.1:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Altus Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$60,457
Median home value
$331,600
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60612; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St. Mel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr - Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altus Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Altus Academy
Altus Academy is a private middle school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 56 students in grades 1st-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altus Academy
What grades does Altus Academy serve?
Altus Academy serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Altus Academy?
Altus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Altus Academy rank in IL?
Altus Academy ranks #231 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Altus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Altus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Altus Academy a private school?
Yes, Altus Academy 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 Altus Academy a religious school?
Altus Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 374-3148
- Area population (ZIP 60612)
- 34,699
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60612; 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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