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#116 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 16% of private schools

Cove School

School · Northbrook, IL

A private school in Northbrook, IL serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

350 LEE RD, Northbrook, IL 60062

  • 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,044
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 Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment155
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cove School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northbrook), 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

$142,759

Median home value

$625,800

Median rent

$1,921/mo

College educated

70.6%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.4%
Hispanic12.3%
Black10.3%
Two or More5.2%
Asian3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–123.3 mi368Compare →
New Trier Township H S NorthfieldEnrollment path unverified6.894.6 mi948Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cove School is listed in Northbrook, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cove School

Cove School is a private school in Northbrook, IL, serving approximately 155 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cove School

What grades does Cove School serve?

Cove School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Cove School?

Cove School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cove School is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cove School rank in IL?

Cove School ranks #116 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Cove School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cove School a private school?

Yes, Cove 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 Cove School a religious school?

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

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
155
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60062)
41,667
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
49.3
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 60062; 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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