Excellent

#21 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 3% of private schools

Chicago City Day School

Elementary School

541 W HAWTHORNE PL, Chicago, IL 60657

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

116

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

116

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#21 of 716

In Chicago

#10 of 162

public schools

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About Chicago City Day School

Chicago City Day School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Chicago City Day School serves approximately 116 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Chicago City Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares2.3 pts above IL schools

8.5

This school 8.5 · Excellent
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 116 students, Chicago City Day School 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 4.3:1 students to teachers, Chicago City Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Chicago City Day 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Chicago City Day School compares to 500 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.3:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

116

This School

492

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.5

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 69% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.1% vs 0%

Asian 6% vs 0%

Black 5.2% vs 0%

Chicago City Day School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Chicago City Day School (this school)	—	116	4.3:1	8.5
Nettelhorst Elem School	0.2 mi	650	14.4:1	7.9
Inter-American Elem Magnet School	0.5 mi	637	14.2:1	7.0
Greeley Elem School	0.7 mi	434	14:1	7.5
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy	0.8 mi	616	15:1	9.2
Disney Elem Magnet School	0.9 mi	1,416	15.1:1	7.8
Harriet Tubman Elem School	1.0 mi	282	9.1:1	7.5
Alcott Elem School	1.0 mi	575	575:1	6.9
Brennemann Elem School	1.2 mi	478	12.3:1	6.5
Blaine Elem School	1.2 mi	636	12.7:1	8.8
Lincoln Elem School	1.4 mi	851	16.4:1	9.1
Hamilton Elem School	1.4 mi	485	13.5:1	9.2
Burley Elem School	1.5 mi	499	16.6:1	8.6
Mayer Elem School	1.7 mi	698	15.9:1	9.3
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr	1.7 mi	303	10.1:1	3.8
Jahn Elem School	1.7 mi	314	9.8:1	6.3
Prescott Elem School	1.7 mi	412	12.5:1	9.4
Ravenswood Elem School	1.9 mi	502	12.6:1	9.2
McCutcheon Elem School	2.0 mi	346	9.4:1	6.4
Audubon Elem School	2.0 mi	610	13.6:1	6.8
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad	2.1 mi	327	10.5:1	5.3

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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+ 9.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,237.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 116

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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 69.0%

Hispanic 12.1%

Two or More 7.8%

Asian 6.0%

Black 5.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

541 W HAWTHORNE PL, Chicago, IL 60657

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Chicago City Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Blaine Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Nettelhorst Elem School Chicago	0.2 mi	650	7.9
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY Chicago	0.4 mi	205	7.1
BERNARD ZELL ANSHE EMET DAY SCHOOL Chicago	0.6 mi	386	7.3
Inter-American Elem Magnet School Chicago	0.5 mi	637	7.0
Greeley Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	434	7.5
Disney Elem Magnet School Chicago	0.9 mi	1,416	7.8
Alcott Elem School Chicago	1.0 mi	575	6.9
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago	0.8 mi	616	9.2
ST CLEMENT SCHOOL Chicago	1.1 mi	376	6.3
Harriet Tubman Elem School Chicago	1.0 mi	282	7.5
Brennemann Elem School Chicago	1.2 mi	478	6.5
ST MARY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL Chicago	1.2 mi	137	6.6
Lincoln Elem School Chicago	1.4 mi	851	9.1
Blaine Elem School Chicago	1.2 mi	636	8.8
Uplift Community High School Chicago	1.6 mi	162	6.5
ALPHONSUS ACADEMY & CENTER FOR THE ARTS Chicago	1.3 mi	429	5.6
ST LUKE ACADEMY Chicago	1.3 mi	28	—
Lincoln Park High School Chicago	1.7 mi	2,125	8.3
ST JAMES LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago	1.7 mi	143	5.5
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Chicago	1.6 mi	191	8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60657 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,025

Median Home Value

$534,500

Median Rent

$1,839/mo

Population

71,268

College Educated

86.6%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

33.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

31.3

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Creston Elem School Creston, IL	80	8.5
Tri Point Elementary School Kempton, IL	125	8.5
DUPAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Naperville, IL	113	8.4
ICC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago, IL	95	8.4
OUR LADY OF HUMILITY SCHOOL Beach Park, IL	129	8.4
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago, IL	122	8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chicago City Day School

What grades does Chicago City Day School serve?

Chicago City Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Chicago City Day School?

Chicago City Day School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago City Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chicago City Day School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Chicago City Day School rank in IL?

Chicago City Day School ranks #21 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Chicago City Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chicago City Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Chicago City Day School a private school?

Yes, Chicago City Day 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 Chicago City Day School a religious school?

No, Chicago City Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 80 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 87 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 116
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 27
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 327-0901

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