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#452 of 716 private schools in IL

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

High School

5088 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60644

Private

Enrollment

386

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

5.9

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#452 of 716

In Chicago

#119 of 162

public schools

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Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

5.9/10

High School in Chicago · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Chicago Jesuit Academy

8.1/10

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Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl

7.0/10

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School is a private high school in Chicago, IL. Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School serves approximately 386 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.7 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • IL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory 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 Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School compares to 156 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
This School
vs
16.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
386
This School
vs
704
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 85.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School (this school) 5.9
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl 7.0
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS 6.5
Austin College and Career Acad HS 6.3
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS 7.2
Douglass Academy High School 7.2
YCCS-CCA Academy HS 6.1
YCCS West 6.7
Orr Academy High School 5.7
Raby High School 6.0
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad 6.6
Noble St Chtr-DRW Trading Col 4.7
Marshall Metropolitan High School 5.9
Westinghouse High School 7.6
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ 5.7
North-Grand High School 6.4
Manley Career Academy High School 5.9
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS 6.8
Collins Academy High School 6.1
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins 4.9
Noble St Chtr-ITW Speer Acad 7.3

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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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 26%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 386
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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)

Black 85.5%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic 5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5088 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60644

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Legal Prep Academy Charter HS (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY Chicago 0.1 mi 8.1
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl Chicago 0.3 mi 7.0
Leland Elem School Chicago 0.3 mi 2.4
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch Chicago 0.6 mi 4.9
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS Chicago 0.6 mi 6.5
CHANCE AFTER CHANCE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Chicago 0.7 mi
Plato Learning Acad Elem School Chicago 0.6 mi 3.0
Moving Everest Charter School Chicago 0.8 mi 7.0
Liberty Elem School Cicero 0.9 mi 6.2
Depriest Elem School Chicago 0.7 mi 4.8
Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago 0.8 mi 6.3
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES Chicago 0.8 mi 4.9
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus Chicago 1.1 mi 7.5
Ellington Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 4.7
Nash Elem School Chicago 1.1 mi 5.1
Hefferan Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 3.6
T Roosevelt Elem School Cicero 1.2 mi 5.3
Howe Elem School Chicago 1.2 mi 3.7
HOPE EXCEL REACHING THE WORLD ACADEMY Chicago 1.3 mi
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS Chicago 1.0 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60644 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$37,952

Median Home Value

$238,300

Median Rent

$1,096/mo

Population

48,317

College Educated

11.3%

Homeownership

29.7%

Avg Commute

37.9 min

Poverty Rate

29.1%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

What grades does Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School serve?

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School?

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School rank in IL?

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School ranks #452 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory 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 Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School a religious school?

Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
74 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
386
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County

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