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#382 of 716 private schools in IL

Fenwick High School

High School

505 WASHINGTON BLVD, Oak Park, IL 60302

Private

Enrollment

1,101

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#382 of 716

In Oak Park

#3 of 5

public schools

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Fenwick High School

6.2/10

High School in Oak Park · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Fenwick High School

Fenwick High School is a private high school in Oak Park, IL. Fenwick High School serves approximately 1,101 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fenwick High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.4 pts below IL schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • IL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Fenwick High 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 Fenwick High School compares to the 11 public schools in Oak Park, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,101
This School
vs
805
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
8.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 16.3% vs 0%
Black 6.9% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
Fenwick High School Oak Park Public Avg

All Schools in Oak Park

School Rating
Fenwick High School (this school) 6.2
Percy Julian Middle School 8.0
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 6.8
Longfellow Elem School 7.8
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch 9.5
William Beye Elem School 8.1
Irving Elem School 7.4
Abraham Lincoln Elem School 7.9
Oliver W Holmes Elem School 8.1
Whittier Elem School 7.6
Horace Mann Elem School 8.9
William Hatch Elem School 7.7

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)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,274.4
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 Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.9 / 10
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Enrollment 1,101
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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 67.5%
Hispanic 16.3%
Black 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.1%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

505 WASHINGTON BLVD, Oak Park, IL 60302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fenwick High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Oak Park & River Forest High Sch (rated 9.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, William Beye Elem School (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oak Park, see our Oak Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
INTERCULTURAL MONTESSORI LANGUAGE SCHOOL Oak Park 0.2 mi
Percy Julian Middle School Oak Park 0.2 mi 8.0
Longfellow Elem School Oak Park 0.5 mi 7.8
LA CASA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park 0.6 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park 0.6 mi 9.5
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park 0.5 mi 6.8
William Beye Elem School Oak Park 0.7 mi 8.1
ST CATHERINE SIENA-ST LUCY SCHOOL Oak Park 0.6 mi 4.6
WEST SUBURBAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park 0.9 mi 4.6
ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park 0.8 mi 8.9
THE FIELD SCHOOL Oak Park 0.7 mi 7.5
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Oak Park 0.9 mi
Irving Elem School Oak Park 1.0 mi 7.4
Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park 1.0 mi 7.9
LITTLE FOLKS COTTAGE DAYCARE & NURSERY Chicago 0.8 mi
Oliver W Holmes Elem School Oak Park 1.0 mi 8.1
Whittier Elem School Oak Park 1.2 mi 7.6
CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF OAK PARK Berwyn 1.5 mi 7.7
Prairie Oak School Berwyn 1.5 mi 6.6
Warren Park School Cicero 1.4 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,414

Median Home Value

$450,700

Median Rent

$1,348/mo

Population

32,589

College Educated

71.3%

Homeownership

62.2%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

42.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fenwick High School

What grades does Fenwick High School serve?

Fenwick High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fenwick High School?

Fenwick High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fenwick High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fenwick High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Fenwick High School rank in IL?

Fenwick High School ranks #382 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Fenwick High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fenwick High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Fenwick High School a private school?

Yes, Fenwick High School 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 Fenwick High School a religious school?

Fenwick High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Transit Score
65 Good Transit
Bike Score
70 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,101
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County

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