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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.

Private

16300 STATE ST, South Holland, IL 60473

  • 13.3:1 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)
B-4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,209
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
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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Enrollment280
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,461/100K

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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)

Black93.6%
Two or More3.9%
Hispanic2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laren Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi7Compare →
Calvin Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.8 mi199Compare →
Taft SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–10.8 mi337Compare →
Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3K–51.1 mi209Compare →

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
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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