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#255 of 716 private schools in IL

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Greenfields Academy

School

3232 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

7.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#255 of 716

In Chicago

#71 of 162

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Greenfields Academy

6.8/10

School in Chicago · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Greenfields Academy

Greenfields Academy is a private school in Chicago, IL. Greenfields Academy serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Greenfields Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.6 pts above IL schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Greenfields Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Greenfields Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Greenfields Academy 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 Greenfields Academy compares to 629 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
518
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60% vs 0%
Black 6.7% vs 0%
Asian 6.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
Greenfields Academy Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Greenfields Academy (this school) 6.8
Linne Elem School 7.0
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem 7.3
Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch 5.0
Lane Technical High School 8.9
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad 5.6
Cleveland Elem School 5.4
CICS - Irving Park Campus 7.0
Bell Elem School 8.5
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin 6.1
Audubon Elem School 6.8
Reilly Elem School 5.8
Alcott College Prep 6.1
Murphy Elem School 4.8
Darwin Elem School 4.5
Monroe Elem School 5.8
Goethe Elem School 4.0
Jahn Elem School 6.3
Bateman Elem School 6.4
Garcia Lorca Elem School 7.2
Coonley Elem School 8.9

Showing 20 of 629 schools. View all schools in Chicago

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)
A 8.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D 1.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 30
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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 60.0%
Two or More 23.3%
Black 6.7%
Asian 6.7%
Hispanic 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3232 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Greenfields Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lane Technical High School (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bell Elem School (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN BERCHMANS SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem Chicago 0.2 mi 7.3
Linne Elem School Chicago 0.1 mi 7.0
DEPAUL COLLEGE PREP Chicago 0.4 mi 6.5
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago 0.6 mi 5.6
CHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Chicago 0.7 mi 7.3
Avondale - Logandale Elem Sch Chicago 0.6 mi 5.0
Lane Technical High School Chicago 0.6 mi 8.9
Cleveland Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 5.4
ST JOHN BERCHMANS SCHOOL Chicago 0.9 mi 8.3
CICS - Irving Park Campus Chicago 0.9 mi 7.0
Bell Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 8.5
Darwin Elem School Chicago 1.2 mi 4.5
Bateman Elem School Chicago 1.3 mi 6.4
Goethe Elem School Chicago 1.2 mi 4.0
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin Chicago 1.0 mi 6.1
Audubon Elem School Chicago 1.0 mi 6.8
Alcott College Prep Chicago 1.0 mi 6.1
Reilly Elem School Chicago 1.0 mi 5.8
Murphy Elem School Chicago 1.1 mi 4.8
SPARK MONTESSORI Chicago 1.4 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,558

Median Home Value

$538,300

Median Rent

$1,534/mo

Population

91,896

College Educated

55.4%

Homeownership

48.6%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

35.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Greenfields Academy

What grades does Greenfields Academy serve?

Greenfields Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Greenfields Academy?

Greenfields Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfields Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenfields Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greenfields Academy rank in IL?

Greenfields Academy ranks #255 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Greenfields Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenfields Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greenfields Academy a private school?

Yes, Greenfields Academy 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 Greenfields Academy a religious school?

No, Greenfields Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
67 Good Transit
Bike Score
87 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County

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