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#309 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 43% of private schools

Esperanza Therapeutic School

School · Chicago, IL

A private school in Chicago, IL serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

520 N MARSHFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

  • 7.7:1 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)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,083.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment46
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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 Esperanza Therapeutic 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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

$124,852

Median home value

$622,900

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

72.8%

Homeownership

42%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic50.0%
Black34.8%
White15.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bennett Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8PK–110.9 mi250Compare →
Bennett Day SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8PK–110.9 mi283Compare →
Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.7 mi20Compare →
Ucan AcademyPrivate · tuition6.53–121.9 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Esperanza Therapeutic School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Esperanza Therapeutic School

Esperanza Therapeutic School is a private school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 46 students in grades 1st-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Esperanza Therapeutic School

What grades does Esperanza Therapeutic School serve?

Esperanza Therapeutic School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Esperanza Therapeutic School?

Esperanza Therapeutic School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Therapeutic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Therapeutic School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Esperanza Therapeutic School rank in IL?

Esperanza Therapeutic School ranks #309 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Esperanza Therapeutic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Esperanza Therapeutic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Esperanza Therapeutic School a private school?

Yes, Esperanza Therapeutic 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 Esperanza Therapeutic School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
96% M / 4% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
197 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60622)
53,696
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
32.4
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 60622; 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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