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#453 of 716 private schools in IL
Chicago West Side Christian School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1240 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60623
- 13.2:1 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Chicago West Side Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,040
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; 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)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Perspectives Magnet ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Webster Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Herzl Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Greater Rock Gifted Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 10 | 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 West Side Christian School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Chicago West Side Christian School
Chicago West Side Christian School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago West Side Christian School
What grades does Chicago West Side Christian School serve?
Chicago West Side Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Chicago West Side Christian School?
Chicago West Side Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago West Side Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago West Side Christian School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Chicago West Side Christian School rank in IL?
Chicago West Side Christian School ranks #453 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Chicago West Side Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago West Side Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chicago West Side Christian School a private school?
Yes, Chicago West Side Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 West Side Christian School a religious school?
Chicago West Side Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 542-0663
- Area population (ZIP 60623)
- 77,061
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60623; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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