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#277 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 39% of private schools

Frances Xavier Warde School

Elementary School

120 S DESPLAINES ST, Chicago, IL 60661

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

764

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

764

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#277 of 716

In Chicago

#75 of 162

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About Frances Xavier Warde School

Frances Xavier Warde School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Frances Xavier Warde School serves approximately 764 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Frances Xavier Warde School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.5 pts above IL schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Frances Xavier Warde 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.

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How Frances Xavier Warde School compares to 500 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

764

This School

492

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 48.3% vs 0%

Asian 13.5% vs 0%

Black 13.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.9% vs 0%

Frances Xavier Warde School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Frances Xavier Warde School (this school)	—	764	10.8:1	6.7
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd	0.8 mi	532	13:1	7.9
Chicago World Language Academy	0.9 mi	453	13.3:1	5.8
Young Magnet High School	1.0 mi	2,221	16.7:1	9.3
Smyth J Elem School	1.1 mi	366	11.1:1	5.6
South Loop Elem School	1.2 mi	840	16.8:1	6.6
Rudolph Elem Learning Center	1.2 mi	29	1.9:1	—
STEM Magnet Academy Elem	1.3 mi	401	13.4:1	9.2
Otis Elem School	1.3 mi	365	10.4:1	4.3
Brown W Elem School	1.4 mi	268	9.2:1	5.6
Jungman Elem School	1.5 mi	290	9.4:1	7.5
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center	1.6 mi	366	14.1:1	4.8
Ogden Elem School	1.6 mi	907	226.8:1	3.4
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl	1.7 mi	459	16.4:1	3.0
Pilsen Elem Community Academy	1.7 mi	223	10.6:1	4.9
Skinner North Elem Sch	1.7 mi	512	17.1:1	9.3
Walsh Elem School	1.8 mi	242	9:1	3.4
Talcott Elem School	1.8 mi	465	13.7:1	5.0
Perez Elem School	1.8 mi	302	11.2:1	5.9
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus	1.8 mi	334	—:1	5.4
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center	1.9 mi	359	13.3:1	5.9

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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

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,176

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 764

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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 48.3%

Asian 13.5%

Black 13.4%

Hispanic 9.9%

Pacific Islander 7.6%

Two or More 7.2%

Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

120 S DESPLAINES ST, Chicago, IL 60661

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Frances Xavier Warde School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. INTERCULTURAL MONTESSORI LANGUAGE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO (rated 7.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT WEST LOOP Chicago	0.5 mi	29	—
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd Chicago	0.8 mi	532	7.9
INTERCULTURAL MONTESSORI LANGUAGE SCHOOL Chicago	0.7 mi	118	8.1
BENNETT DAY SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	250	7.8
BENNETT DAY SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	283	8.8
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School Chicago	0.7 mi	699	4.9
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP Chicago	1.0 mi	1,473	6.6
GCE LAB SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	50	7.3
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago	0.9 mi	72	7.7
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Chicago	0.9 mi	56	7.7
YCCS-Innovations of Arts Integr Chicago	0.9 mi	502	6.3
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep Chicago	0.9 mi	944	6.9
Chicago World Language Academy Chicago	0.9 mi	453	5.8
Smyth J Elem School Chicago	1.1 mi	366	5.6
SOUTH LOOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chicago	1.0 mi	30	7.4
Jones College Prep High School Chicago	1.0 mi	1,973	8.8
Young Magnet High School Chicago	1.0 mi	2,221	9.3
Ogden Int High School Chicago	1.2 mi	512	5.6
South Loop Elem School Chicago	1.2 mi	840	6.6
GOLD COAST PREP (FORMERLY CHICAGO GRAMMAR SCHOOL) Chicago	1.4 mi	22	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60661 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$138,831

Median Home Value

$397,700

Median Rent

$2,403/mo

Population

11,516

College Educated

88.5%

Homeownership

30%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

32.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Central Elem School Plainfield, IL	556	6.7
Circle Center Grade School Yorkville, IL	548	6.7
Country Trails Elem Elgin, IL	692	6.7
Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School Schaumburg, IL	467	6.7
Fairfield Elem Academy Chicago, IL	467	6.7
Goudy Technology Academy Chicago, IL	549	6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Frances Xavier Warde School

What grades does Frances Xavier Warde School serve?

Frances Xavier Warde School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Frances Xavier Warde School?

Frances Xavier Warde School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Xavier Warde School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frances Xavier Warde School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Frances Xavier Warde School rank in IL?

Frances Xavier Warde School ranks #277 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Frances Xavier Warde School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frances Xavier Warde School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Frances Xavier Warde School a private school?

Yes, Frances Xavier Warde 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 Frances Xavier Warde School a religious school?

Frances Xavier Warde School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 87 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 764
Gender Split: 45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 71
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 168 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (312) 268-2505

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