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#198 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 28% of private schools

Crystal Lake Montessori School

Elementary School · Woodstock, IL

A private elementary school in Woodstock, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3013 S COUNTRY CLUB RD, Woodstock, IL 60098

  • 6.6:1 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)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,106
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
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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Enrollment102
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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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The neighborhood

Where Crystal Lake Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average637/100K

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

$92,749

Median home value

$257,900

Median rent

$1,178/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.4%
Two or More12.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–53.3 mi657Compare →
West Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–53.3 mi536Compare →
Prairiewood Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.51–53.6 mi359Compare →
Husmann Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–54.0 mi505Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Crystal Lake Montessori School is listed in Woodstock, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Crystal Lake Montessori School

Crystal Lake Montessori School is a private elementary school in Woodstock, IL, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crystal Lake Montessori School

What grades does Crystal Lake Montessori School serve?

Crystal Lake Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Crystal Lake Montessori School?

Crystal Lake Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Montessori School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Crystal Lake Montessori School rank in IL?

Crystal Lake Montessori School ranks #198 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Crystal Lake Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crystal Lake Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Crystal Lake Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Crystal Lake Montessori 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 Crystal Lake Montessori School a religious school?

No, Crystal Lake Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
102
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
158 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
McHenry County
Area population (ZIP 60098)
33,307
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 60098; 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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