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#687 of 716 private schools in IL

Grace Lutheran School

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4106 W 28TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

  • 15.3:1 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)
C3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment92
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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 Grace Lutheran 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • 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

$44,040

Median home value

$221,400

Median rent

$1,054/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic94.6%
White4.3%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whitney Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–80.1 mi614Compare →
Corkery Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–80.4 mi412Compare →
Zapata Elem AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–80.4 mi520Compare →
Little Village Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–80.5 mi566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grace Lutheran School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Lutheran School

Grace Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Lutheran School

What grades does Grace Lutheran School serve?

Grace Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grace Lutheran School?

Grace Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Lutheran School rank in IL?

Grace Lutheran School ranks #687 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Grace Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Grace Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace Lutheran School a religious school?

Grace Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
92
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60623)
77,061
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
35.2
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 60623; 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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