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#254 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 35% of private schools

Connections Day School

School

31410 N US HIGHWAY 45, Libertyville, IL 60048

Private

Enrollment

66

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

6.8

Grades

3rd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#254 of 716

In Libertyville

#1 of 3

public schools

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Connections Day School

6.8/10

School in Libertyville · grades 3rd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Connections Day School

Connections Day School is a private school in Libertyville, IL. Connections Day School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Connections Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.6 pts above IL schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 66 students, Connections Day 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, Connections Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Connections Day 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 Connections Day School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Libertyville, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
This School
vs
12.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
66
This School
vs
695
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
9.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 24.2% vs 0%
Black 18.2% vs 0%
Connections Day School Libertyville Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Connections Day School (this school) 6.8
Butterfield School 8.9
Adler Park School 9.3
Libertyville High School 9.6
Highland Middle School 8.9
Rockland Elem School 9.2
Copeland Manor Elem School 9.5
Oak Grove Elem School 9.3

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)
C 2.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Enrollment 66
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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 54.5%
Hispanic 24.2%
Black 18.2%
Two or More 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

31410 N US HIGHWAY 45, Libertyville, IL 60048

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Connections Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Libertyville High School (rated 9.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Adler Park School (rated 9.3/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Butterfield School (rated 8.9/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Libertyville, see our Libertyville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake 0.7 mi 7.8
POKO LOKO EARLY LEARNING CENTER Libertyville 1.1 mi
Butterfield School Libertyville 2.3 mi 8.9
Mechanics Grove Elem School Mundelein 2.6 mi 4.9
Frederick School Grayslake 2.6 mi 5.9
WESTLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grayslake 2.3 mi 7.3
Grayslake Middle School Grayslake 2.6 mi 6.4
Lincoln School Mundelein 3.1 mi 7.0
Lincoln Elem School Mundelein 3.1 mi 6.6
Warren Township High School Gurnee 3.0 mi 7.2
THE GODDARD SCHOOL THIRD LAKE Third Lake 3.2 mi
Woodland Elementary Gages Lake 2.8 mi 7.3
Woodland Primary School Gages Lake 2.9 mi 7.1
Grayslake Central High School Grayslake 2.9 mi 8.9
Adler Park School Libertyville 2.7 mi 9.3
Mundelein Cons High School Mundelein 3.4 mi 7.9
Libertyville High School Libertyville 3.1 mi 9.6
Carl Sandburg Middle School Mundelein 3.6 mi 5.7
Woodland Middle School Gurnee 3.5 mi 5.1
Woodview School Grayslake 3.2 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60048 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,283

Median Home Value

$535,100

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

28,945

College Educated

70.5%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

42.7

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ACACIA ACADEMY La Grange, IL 6.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Connections Day School

What grades does Connections Day School serve?

Connections Day School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Connections Day School?

Connections Day School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Connections Day 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 Connections Day School rank in IL?

Connections Day School ranks #254 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Connections Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Connections Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Connections Day School a private school?

Yes, Connections Day School 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 Connections Day School a religious school?

No, Connections Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
66
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County

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