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#290 of 716 private schools in IL

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Catherine Cook School

Elementary School

226 W SCHILLER ST, Chicago, IL 60610

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

418

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

418

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#290 of 716

In Chicago

#79 of 162

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About Catherine Cook School

Catherine Cook School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Catherine Cook School serves approximately 418 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Catherine Cook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.5 pts above IL schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Catherine Cook School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Catherine Cook School 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.

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How Catherine Cook School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.7:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

418

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.1% vs 0%

Asian 6.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.1% vs 0%

Black 2.2% vs 0%

Catherine Cook School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Catherine Cook School (this school)	—	418	8.7:1	6.7
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center	0.1 mi	359	13.3:1	5.9
Manierre Elem School	0.2 mi	288	13.1:1	5.0
LaSalle Elem Language Academy	0.4 mi	483	12.1:1	6.7
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center	0.4 mi	366	14.1:1	4.8
Skinner North Elem Sch	0.5 mi	512	17.1:1	9.3
Skinner Elem School	0.5 mi	1,049	16.7:1	8.7
Ogden Elem School	0.6 mi	907	226.8:1	3.4
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad	0.7 mi	327	10.5:1	5.3
Lincoln Elem School	1.2 mi	851	16.4:1	9.1
Rowe Elementary	1.5 mi	704	13:1	4.1
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr	1.5 mi	246	9.8:1	4.7
Mayer Elem School	1.5 mi	698	15.9:1	9.3
Alcott Elem School	1.6 mi	575	575:1	6.9
Burr Elem School	1.7 mi	454	14.2:1	8.1
Otis Elem School	1.9 mi	365	10.4:1	4.3
LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch	2.0 mi	582	14.6:1	8.8
Drummond Elem School	2.1 mi	336	14.6:1	7.0
Harriet Tubman Elem School	2.1 mi	282	9.1:1	7.5
Pritzker Elem School	2.2 mi	655	14.6:1	8.8
Talcott Elem School	2.2 mi	465	13.7:1	5.0

Showing 20 of 503 schools. View all schools in Chicago

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,020

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 41%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 418

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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)

White 75.1%

Two or More 12.7%

Asian 6.2%

Hispanic 3.1%

Black 2.2%

Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

226 W SCHILLER ST, Chicago, IL 60610

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Catherine Cook School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO UPPER (rated 9.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Skinner North Elem Sch (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Skinner Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center Chicago	0.1 mi	359	5.9
Manierre Elem School Chicago	0.2 mi	288	5.0
LINCOLN PARK PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Chicago	0.3 mi	13	—
THE LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO Chicago	0.3 mi	1,126	7.9
LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO UPPER Chicago	0.3 mi	316	9.4
Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago	0.4 mi	1,265	9.4
LaSalle Elem Language Academy Chicago	0.4 mi	483	6.7
LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO LOWER Chicago	0.4 mi	315	8.6
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center Chicago	0.4 mi	366	4.8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Chicago	0.4 mi	432	5.6
GOLD COAST PREP (FORMERLY CHICAGO GRAMMAR SCHOOL) Chicago	0.6 mi	22	—
Skinner North Elem Sch Chicago	0.5 mi	512	9.3
Skinner Elem School Chicago	0.5 mi	1,049	8.7
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy Chicago	0.5 mi	537	6.1
Ogden Elem School Chicago	0.6 mi	907	3.4
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago	0.7 mi	327	5.3
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LINCOLN P Chicago	0.7 mi	353	8.7
FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL Chicago	0.9 mi	764	6.6
FUSION ACADEMY LP: CHICAGO- LINCOLN PARK Chicago	0.7 mi	84	8.3
Lincoln Park High School Chicago	0.9 mi	2,125	8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60610 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,649

Median Home Value

$543,000

Median Rent

$2,029/mo

Population

45,282

College Educated

79.3%

Homeownership

34.3%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

32.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Naperville, IL	427	6.7
Belle Aire Elem School Downers Grove, IL	258	6.7
CHEDER LUBAVITCH HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Chicago, IL	300	6.7
CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, IL	416	6.7
Central Elem School Plainfield, IL	556	6.7
Churchill Elem School Oswego, IL	436	6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Catherine Cook School

What grades does Catherine Cook School serve?

Catherine Cook School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Catherine Cook School?

Catherine Cook School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine Cook School?

The student-teacher ratio at Catherine Cook School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Catherine Cook School rank in IL?

Catherine Cook School ranks #290 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Catherine Cook School's MySchoolScout rating?

Catherine Cook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Catherine Cook School a private school?

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

Is Catherine Cook School a religious school?

No, Catherine Cook School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 86 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 92 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 418
Gender Split: 59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 48
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (847) 906-0301

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