Carriers of Light

Carriers of Light in Wheaton, Illinois, serves 84 students from preschool through grade 8 in DuPage County. With 14 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1, the school provides faith-based K-8 education with strong personal attention in a large suburban setting. Wheaton's 60189 zip code has a population of about 31,000, a median household income of $117,574, and home values averaging $453,200.

About 67% of adults hold college degrees, and the poverty rate is 4.5%. Wheaton is one of the Chicago western suburbs' most established communities, home to Wheaton College and a strong tradition of faith-based community life. Carriers of Light provides families in this community with a values-centered, personalized education from the early years through middle school.

With an enrollment of 84 students, Carriers of Light is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1, Carriers of Light offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Carriers of Light operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.