Very Good
#99 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 14% of private schools
Children's School of Oak Park
Elementary School
1428 WESLEY AVE, Berwyn, IL 60402
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#99 of 716
In Berwyn
#1 of 3
public schools
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Children's School of Oak Park
Elementary School in Berwyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Children's School of Oak Park
Children's School of Oak Park is a private elementary school in Berwyn, IL. Children's School of Oak Park serves approximately 123 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Children's School of Oak Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 123 students, Children's School of Oak Park 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 7.8:1 students to teachers, Children's School of Oak Park sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Children's School of Oak Park 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
BetaHow Children's School of Oak Park compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Berwyn, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Children's School of Oak Park (this school) | 7.7 |
| Prairie Oak School | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Middle School | 6.8 |
| Karel Havlicek Elem School | 5.2 |
| Jefferson Elem School | 6.5 |
| Piper School | 6.1 |
| Hiawatha Elem School | 6.4 |
| Komensky Elem School | 6.2 |
| Freedom Middle School | 6.1 |
| Heritage Middle School | 6.1 |
| Emerson Elem School | 4.0 |
| Irving Elem School | 5.6 |
| Pershing Elem School | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1428 WESLEY AVE, Berwyn, IL 60402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Children's School of Oak Park may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Betsy Ross Elem School (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Forest Park), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Abraham Lincoln Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Oak Park), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Longfellow Elem School (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Oak Park), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Berwyn, see our Berwyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Oak School Berwyn | 0.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Middle School Berwyn | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Karel Havlicek Elem School Berwyn | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Oak Park | 0.6 mi | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| WEST SUBURBAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Jefferson Elem School Berwyn | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Irving Elem School Oak Park | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| LA CASA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST ODILO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Berwyn | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Betsy Ross Elem School Forest Park | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Piper School Berwyn | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| J Sterling Morton West High Sch Berwyn | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Warren Park School Cicero | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Longfellow Elem School Oak Park | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST FRANCES OF ROME Cicero | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Komensky Elem School Berwyn | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Daniel Burnham Elem School Cicero | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Oak Park | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,993
Median Home Value
$277,800
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
Population
63,867
College Educated
25.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
36.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Davis M Magnet Elem School Chicago, IL | 7.7 |
| Elverado Primary School Elkville, IL | 7.7 |
| Emden Elementary School Emden, IL | 7.7 |
| Jefferson Elem School Collinsville, IL | 7.7 |
| KINDI ACADEMY Darien, IL | 7.7 |
| MOST BLESSED TRINITY ACADEMY Waukegan, IL | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Children's School of Oak Park
What grades does Children's School of Oak Park serve?
Children's School of Oak Park serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Children's School of Oak Park?
Children's School of Oak Park has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's School of Oak Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's School of Oak Park is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Children's School of Oak Park rank in IL?
Children's School of Oak Park ranks #99 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Children's School of Oak Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's School of Oak Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children's School of Oak Park a private school?
Yes, Children's School of Oak Park 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 Children's School of Oak Park a religious school?
No, Children's School of Oak Park is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 484-8033
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