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#382 of 716 private schools in IL

Fenwick High School

High School · Oak Park, IL

A private high school in Oak Park, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

505 WASHINGTON BLVD, Oak Park, IL 60302

  • 12.6:1 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)
B-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274.4
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 Index51%
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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Enrollment1,101
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Fenwick High 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 65Good Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,941/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), 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

$97,414

Median home value

$450,700

Median rent

$1,348/mo

College educated

71.3%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.5%
Hispanic16.3%
Black6.9%
Two or More6.2%
Asian1.7%
Pacific Islander1.1%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Park & River Forest High SchEnrollment path unverified9.59–120.6 mi3,256Compare →
Cornerstone AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.9 mi14Compare →
Douglass Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–121.2 mi37Compare →
Austin College and Career Acad HSEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.3 mi217Compare →

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.

Fenwick High School is listed in Oak Park, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Fenwick High School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 60302)
32,589
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
42.5
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 60302; 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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