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#379 of 716 private schools in IL
Embers Academy
Elementary School · Niles, IL
A private elementary school in Niles, IL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8340 N GREENWOOD AVE, Niles, IL 60714
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,868
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 0.6 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| St Andrews Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Embers Academy is listed in Niles, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Embers Academy
Embers Academy is a private elementary school in Niles, IL, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Embers Academy
What grades does Embers Academy serve?
Embers Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Embers Academy?
Embers Academy has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Embers Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Embers Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Embers Academy rank in IL?
Embers Academy ranks #379 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Embers Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Embers Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Embers Academy a private school?
Yes, Embers Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Embers Academy a religious school?
Embers Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 518-1185
- Area population (ZIP 60714)
- 30,463
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 60714; 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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