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#218 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 30% of private schools

Hyde Park Day School Northfield

Middle School · Northfield, IL

A private middle school in Northfield, IL serving grades 2nd – 8th.

Private

1980 OLD WILLOW RD, Northfield, IL 60093

  • 4.1:1 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)
A+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.1:1
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)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index32%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment61
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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 Hyde Park Day School Northfield 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated785/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northfield), 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

$230,777

Median home value

$1,073,700

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

81.8%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.0%
Hispanic8.2%
Black6.6%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sunset Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.64–80.6 mi251Compare →
Christian Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.0 mi368Compare →
Carleton W Washburne SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.67–81.4 mi370Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hyde Park Day School Northfield is listed in Northfield, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hyde Park Day School Northfield

Hyde Park Day School Northfield is a private middle school in Northfield, IL, serving approximately 61 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hyde Park Day School Northfield

What grades does Hyde Park Day School Northfield serve?

Hyde Park Day School Northfield serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.

How many students attend Hyde Park Day School Northfield?

Hyde Park Day School Northfield has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park Day School Northfield?

The student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park Day School Northfield is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hyde Park Day School Northfield rank in IL?

Hyde Park Day School Northfield ranks #218 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Hyde Park Day School Northfield's MySchoolScout rating?

Hyde Park Day School Northfield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hyde Park Day School Northfield a private school?

Yes, Hyde Park Day School Northfield 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 Hyde Park Day School Northfield a religious school?

No, Hyde Park Day School Northfield is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
2nd – 8th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60093)
20,156
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
44.8
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 60093; 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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