Excellent
#60 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 8% of private schools
Clare Woods Academy
School
125 E SEMINARY AVE, Wheaton, IL 60187
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#60 of 716
In Wheaton
#1 of 5
public schools
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About Clare Woods Academy
Clare Woods Academy is a private school in Wheaton, IL. Clare Woods Academy serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Clare Woods Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 78 students, Clare Woods Academy 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 3.5:1 students to teachers, Clare Woods Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Clare Woods Academy 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 Clare Woods Academy compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Wheaton, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Clare Woods Academy (this school) | 8.0 |
| Franklin Middle School | 8.5 |
| Longfellow Elem School | 8.9 |
| Whittier Elem School | 8.2 |
| Lowell Elem School | 7.9 |
| Hawthorne Elem School | 9.3 |
| Emerson Elem School | 8.8 |
| Edison Middle School | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Elem School | 8.6 |
| Wheaton North High School | 8.7 |
| Monroe Middle School | 7.5 |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | 8.2 |
| Washington Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Madison Elem School | 8.4 |
| Briar Glen Elem School | 6.5 |
| Wiesbrook Elem School | 6.9 |
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | 8.4 |
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.
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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
125 E SEMINARY AVE, Wheaton, IL 60187
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Clare Woods Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Hawthorne Elem School (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Longfellow Elem School (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Emerson Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wheaton, see our Wheaton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School Wheaton | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Longfellow Elem School Wheaton | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Whittier Elem School Wheaton | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Hawthorne Elem School Wheaton | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Lowell Elem School Wheaton | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Edison Middle School Wheaton | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| DUPAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL - WHEATON Wheaton | 1.1 mi | — |
| Lincoln Elem School Wheaton | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Emerson Elem School Wheaton | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Wheaton North High School Wheaton | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Washington Elementary School Wheaton | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| CARRIERS OF LIGHT Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| WHEATON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wheaton | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| KENSINGTON SCHOOL OF WHEATON Wheaton | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Monroe Middle School Wheaton | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Hadley Junior High School Glen Ellyn | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Madison Elem School Wheaton | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| TRELAND ACADEMY Wheaton | 2.1 mi | — |
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center Wheaton | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60187 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,048
Median Home Value
$432,200
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
Population
28,867
College Educated
61.9%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
34.8
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| LT JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Tinley Park, IL | 7.9 |
| MONTESSORI PRIVATE ACADEMY Rockford, IL | 7.9 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aurora, IL | 7.8 |
| HIGH ROAD OF NAPERVILLE Naperville, IL | 7.8 |
| KNAPP SCHOOL AND YESHIVA Chicago, IL | 7.7 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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