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#76 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 11% of private schools

Concord Lutheran School

Elementary School

865 S CHURCH RD, Bensenville, IL 60106

Private

Enrollment

64

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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#76 of 716

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Concord Lutheran School

7.8/10

Elementary School in Bensenville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Concord Lutheran School

Concord Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Bensenville, IL. Concord Lutheran School serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Concord Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.6 pts above IL schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 64 students, Concord Lutheran School 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 7.3:1 students to teachers, Concord Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Concord Lutheran 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 Concord Lutheran School compares to the 4 public schools in Bensenville, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
This School
vs
12.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
64
This School
vs
868
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.2% vs 0%
Black 14.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 14.1% vs 0%
Asian 3.1% vs 0%
Concord Lutheran School Bensenville Public Avg

All Schools in Bensenville

School Rating
Concord Lutheran School (this school) 7.8
W A Johnson Sch 4.8
Tioga Elementary School 8.4
Blackhawk Middle School 6.5
Fenton High School 7.6

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)
A 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Enrollment 64
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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)

White 67.2%
Black 14.1%
Hispanic 14.1%
Asian 3.1%
Pacific Islander 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

865 S CHURCH RD, Bensenville, IL 60106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Concord Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawthorne Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Tioga Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Field Elem School (rated 8.3/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bensenville, see our Bensenville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
PYTHAGORAS CHILDRENS ACADEMY Elmhurst 0.6 mi 6.0
W A Johnson Sch Bensenville 1.0 mi 4.8
Blackhawk Middle School Bensenville 1.1 mi 6.5
Tioga Elementary School Bensenville 1.1 mi 8.4
Churchville Middle School Elmhurst 1.0 mi 6.9
Conrad Fischer Elem School Elmhurst 1.1 mi 5.5
Fenton High School Bensenville 1.5 mi 7.6
Emerson Elem School Elmhurst 1.8 mi 8.1
Oakbrook Elem School Wood Dale 1.9 mi 7.7
Ardmore Elem School Addison 2.0 mi 7.8
Addison Early Learning Center Addison 2.1 mi 6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Elmhurst 2.4 mi 7.3
Fullerton Elem School Addison 2.0 mi 4.7
Field Elem School Elmhurst 2.4 mi 8.3
PIXIE & DIXIE DAY CARE CENTER INC Wood Dale 2.2 mi
Hawthorne Elem School Elmhurst 2.8 mi 8.7
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GRADE SCHOOL Elmhurst 2.8 mi 6.3
IC CATHOLIC PREP Elmhurst 2.9 mi 8.0
York Comm High School Elmhurst 3.0 mi 8.8
Indian Trail Jr High School Addison 2.2 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,027

Median Home Value

$265,600

Median Rent

$1,379/mo

Population

19,908

College Educated

21.1%

Homeownership

53.5%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Median Age

37.3

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School Rating
PLATO ACADEMY Des Plaines, IL 7.8
CHICAGO FREE SCHOOL Chicago, IL 7.7
Emden Elementary School Emden, IL 7.7
Jefferson Elem School Collinsville, IL 7.7
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL 7.7
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL 7.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Concord Lutheran School

What grades does Concord Lutheran School serve?

Concord Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Concord Lutheran School?

Concord Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Concord Lutheran School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Concord Lutheran School rank in IL?

Concord Lutheran School ranks #76 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Concord Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Concord Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Concord Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Concord Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Concord Lutheran School a religious school?

Concord Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
17 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County

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