Excellent
#63 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 9% of private schools
Carriers of Light
Elementary School
1607A TAFT AVE, Wheaton, IL 60189
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#63 of 716
In Wheaton
#2 of 5
public schools
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Carriers of Light
Elementary School in Wheaton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Carriers of Light
Carriers of Light is a private elementary school in Wheaton, IL. Carriers of Light serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Carriers of Light has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Carriers of Light is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.2:1 students to teachers, Carriers of Light sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carriers of Light is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Carriers of Light compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Wheaton, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carriers of Light (this school) | 8.0 |
| Lowell Elem School | 7.9 |
| Lincoln Elem School | 8.6 |
| Whittier Elem School | 8.2 |
| Franklin Middle School | 8.5 |
| Edison Middle School | 7.4 |
| Briar Glen Elem School | 6.5 |
| Longfellow Elem School | 8.9 |
| Hawthorne Elem School | 9.3 |
| Washington Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Emerson Elem School | 8.8 |
| Madison Elem School | 8.4 |
| Monroe Middle School | 7.5 |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | 8.2 |
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center | 6.2 |
| Wiesbrook Elem School | 6.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1607A TAFT AVE, Wheaton, IL 60189
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carriers of Light may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elem School (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Longfellow Elem School (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Park View Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Glen Ellyn), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wheaton, see our Wheaton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Elem School Wheaton | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincoln Elem School Wheaton | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School Glen Ellyn | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Briar Glen Elem School Wheaton | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ST PETRONILLE SCHOOL Glen Ellyn | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Franklin Middle School Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Park View Elem School Glen Ellyn | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| CLARE WOODS ACADEMY Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Hadley Junior High School Glen Ellyn | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| KENSINGTON SCHOOL OF WHEATON Wheaton | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Whittier Elem School Wheaton | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| ST JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Glen Ellyn | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Edison Middle School Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Hawthorne Elem School Wheaton | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| DIAMANTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Glen Ellyn | 1.6 mi | — |
| TRELAND ACADEMY Wheaton | 1.7 mi | — |
| Washington Elementary School Wheaton | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Longfellow Elem School Wheaton | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Glen Crest Middle School Glen Ellyn | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Glenbard South High School Glen Ellyn | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60189 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,886
Median Home Value
$467,300
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
Population
30,866
College Educated
66.1%
Homeownership
78.7%
Avg Commute
26.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Median Age
41.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carriers of Light
What grades does Carriers of Light serve?
Carriers of Light serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carriers of Light?
Carriers of Light has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carriers of Light?
The student-teacher ratio at Carriers of Light is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carriers of Light rank in IL?
Carriers of Light ranks #63 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Carriers of Light's MySchoolScout rating?
Carriers of Light has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carriers of Light a private school?
Yes, Carriers of Light is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carriers of Light a religious school?
Carriers of Light has a Islamic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 949-8232
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