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#247 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 34% of private schools
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus
Elementary School · Sycamore, IL
A private elementary school in Sycamore, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
355 N CROSS ST, Sycamore, IL 60178
- 10.9:1 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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Where Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,063/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sycamore), 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
$88,314
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60178; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Southeast Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 303 | 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.
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus is listed in Sycamore, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus is a private elementary school in Sycamore, IL, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus
What grades does Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus serve?
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus?
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus rank in IL?
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus ranks #247 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus a private school?
Yes, Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus a religious school?
Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (815) 895-8522
- Area population (ZIP 60178)
- 21,709
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 60178; 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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