Excellent
#60 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 8% of private schools
Clare Woods Academy
School · Wheaton, IL
A private school in Wheaton, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
125 E SEMINARY AVE, Wheaton, IL 60187
- 3.5:1 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 Clare Woods Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheaton), 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
$119,048
Median home value
$432,200
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60187; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Giant Steps IllinoisPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Glenoaks Hospital Medical School ProgramsPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 4–12 | 3.9 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| College Preparatory School of AmericaPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 521 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clare Woods Academy is listed in Wheaton, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Clare Woods Academy
Clare Woods Academy is a private school in Wheaton, IL, serving approximately 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clare Woods Academy
What grades does Clare Woods Academy serve?
Clare Woods Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Clare Woods Academy?
Clare Woods Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clare Woods Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clare Woods Academy is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Clare Woods Academy rank in IL?
Clare Woods Academy ranks #60 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Clare Woods Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Clare Woods Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Clare Woods Academy a private school?
Yes, Clare Woods Academy 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 Clare Woods Academy a religious school?
No, Clare Woods Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 289-4221
- Area population (ZIP 60187)
- 28,867
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 60187; 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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