Excellent
#43 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 6% of private schools
Giant Steps Illinois
School · Lisle, IL
A private school in Lisle, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2500 CABOT DR, Lisle, IL 60532
- 4.8:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Giant Steps Illinois 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lisle), 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
$100,373
Median home value
$387,800
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60532; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Woods AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Naperville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Turning Pointe Cn Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–12 | 5.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Giant Steps Illinois is listed in Lisle, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Giant Steps Illinois
Giant Steps Illinois is a private school in Lisle, IL, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giant Steps Illinois
What grades does Giant Steps Illinois serve?
Giant Steps Illinois serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Giant Steps Illinois?
Giant Steps Illinois has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giant Steps Illinois?
The student-teacher ratio at Giant Steps Illinois is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Giant Steps Illinois rank in IL?
Giant Steps Illinois ranks #43 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Giant Steps Illinois's MySchoolScout rating?
Giant Steps Illinois has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Giant Steps Illinois a private school?
Yes, Giant Steps Illinois 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 Giant Steps Illinois a religious school?
No, Giant Steps Illinois is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Gender Split
- 87% M / 13% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 864-3832
- Area population (ZIP 60532)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 60532; 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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