Average
#348 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 49% of private schools
Chicago Friends School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1246 W THORNDALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60660
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
Data not available
View data sources
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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Chicago Friends 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), 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
$66,206
Median home value
$287,500
Median rent
$1,286/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Elem Specialty SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Guidepost at EdgewaterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Hayt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| Peirce Elem Intl Studies SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chicago Friends School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Chicago Friends School
Chicago Friends School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago Friends School
What grades does Chicago Friends School serve?
Chicago Friends School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chicago Friends School?
Chicago Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Friends School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Chicago Friends School rank in IL?
Chicago Friends School ranks #348 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Chicago Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chicago Friends School a private school?
Yes, Chicago Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) 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 Friends School a religious school?
Chicago Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 442-2371
- Area population (ZIP 60660)
- 42,750
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 60660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.