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#226 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 31% of private schools

Bethesda International Academy

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

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

Private

6803 N CAMPBELL AVE 1, Chicago, IL 60645

  • 8.3:1 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)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+10.0 / 10
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Diversity Index76%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Enrollment50
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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 Bethesda International Academy 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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

$77,126

Median home value

$308,200

Median rent

$1,424/mo

College educated

45.1%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White34.0%
Hispanic24.0%
Black18.0%
Asian16.0%
Two or More8.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guidance Educational AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–70.3 mi92Compare →
Mosaic School of Fine ArtsEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–80.3 mi720Compare →
Armstrong G Elem Intl StudiesEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.5 mi1,261Compare →
Decatur Classical Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7K–80.7 mi329Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bethesda International Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethesda International Academy

Bethesda International Academy is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethesda International Academy

What grades does Bethesda International Academy serve?

Bethesda International Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethesda International Academy?

Bethesda International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda International Academy is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethesda International Academy rank in IL?

Bethesda International Academy ranks #226 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Bethesda International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethesda International 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 Bethesda International Academy a private school?

Yes, Bethesda International Academy 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 Bethesda International Academy a religious school?

Bethesda International Academy has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
50
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60645)
46,856
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
37.7
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 60645; 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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