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#549 of 716 private schools in IL
Calvary Academy
Elementary School · South Holland, IL
A private elementary school in South Holland, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
16300 STATE ST, South Holland, IL 60473
- 13.3:1 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 Calvary Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Holland), 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
$88,046
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laren Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Calvin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Taft SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 209 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calvary Academy is listed in South Holland, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy is a private elementary school in South Holland, IL, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calvary Academy
What grades does Calvary Academy serve?
Calvary Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Calvary Academy?
Calvary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Calvary Academy rank in IL?
Calvary Academy ranks #549 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Calvary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Calvary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Calvary Academy a private school?
Yes, Calvary Academy 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 Calvary Academy a religious school?
Calvary Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 333-5471
- Area population (ZIP 60473)
- 21,407
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 60473; 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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