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#397 of 716 private schools in IL
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
7120 S CALUMET AVE, Chicago, IL 60619
- 10.7:1 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 Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$43,403
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60619; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Park Manor Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Deneen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Brownell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy
What grades does Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy serve?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy rank in IL?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy ranks #397 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Augustus Tolton Catholic 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 Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy a religious school?
Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 224-3811
- Area population (ZIP 60619)
- 59,892
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 60619; 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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