Below Average
#627 of 716 private schools in IL
Blessed Sacrament
Elementary School · Springfield, IL
A private elementary school in Springfield, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
748 W LAUREL ST, Springfield, IL 62704
- 15.1:1 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 Blessed Sacrament sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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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
$66,352
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Black Hawk Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 0.8 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 248 | 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.
Blessed Sacrament is listed in Springfield, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament is a private elementary school in Springfield, IL, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blessed Sacrament
What grades does Blessed Sacrament serve?
Blessed Sacrament serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Blessed Sacrament?
Blessed Sacrament has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament?
The student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Blessed Sacrament rank in IL?
Blessed Sacrament ranks #627 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Blessed Sacrament's MySchoolScout rating?
Blessed Sacrament has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Blessed Sacrament a private school?
Yes, Blessed Sacrament 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 Blessed Sacrament a religious school?
Blessed Sacrament has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Phone
- (217) 522-7534
- Area population (ZIP 62704)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 62704; 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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