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#584 of 716 private schools in IL

Bethany Lutheran Church and School

Elementary School · Naperville, IL

A private elementary school in Naperville, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1550 MODAFF RD, Naperville, IL 60565

  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,169.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment157
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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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The neighborhood

Where Bethany Lutheran Church and School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), 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

$160,238

Median home value

$490,100

Median rent

$1,764/mo

College educated

71.4%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.2%
Two or More14.0%
Asian2.5%
Hispanic1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Owen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.3 mi585Compare →
St Raphael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.5 mi241Compare →
Maplebrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–50.7 mi527Compare →
Elmwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–50.8 mi732Compare →

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.

Bethany Lutheran Church and School is listed in Naperville, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethany Lutheran Church and School

Bethany Lutheran Church and School is a private elementary school in Naperville, IL, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethany Lutheran Church and School

What grades does Bethany Lutheran Church and School serve?

Bethany Lutheran Church and School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethany Lutheran Church and School?

Bethany Lutheran Church and School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran Church and School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Lutheran Church and School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethany Lutheran Church and School rank in IL?

Bethany Lutheran Church and School ranks #584 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Bethany Lutheran Church and School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethany Lutheran Church and School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethany Lutheran Church and School a private school?

Yes, Bethany Lutheran Church and School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethany Lutheran Church and School a religious school?

Bethany Lutheran Church and School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
157
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
DuPage County
Area population (ZIP 60565)
39,244
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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 60565; 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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