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#529 of 716 private schools in IL

Calvin Christian School

Elementary School · South Holland, IL

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

Private

528 E 161ST PL, South Holland, IL 60473

  • 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)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
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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Enrollment199
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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 Calvin Christian 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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)

Black74.9%
White13.1%
Two or More9.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.5%

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–K0.4 mi7Compare →
Madison SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.84–50.6 mi297Compare →
Eisenhower SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.92–30.7 mi295Compare →
Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–80.8 mi280Compare →

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.

Calvin Christian School is listed in South Holland, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvin Christian School

Calvin Christian School is a private elementary school in South Holland, IL, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvin Christian School

What grades does Calvin Christian School serve?

Calvin Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Calvin Christian School?

Calvin Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Christian 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 Calvin Christian School rank in IL?

Calvin Christian School ranks #529 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Calvin Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvin Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvin Christian School a private school?

Yes, Calvin Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvin Christian School a religious school?

Calvin Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
199
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Calvinist
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
172 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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