Very Good
#173 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 24% of private schools
Hyde Park Day School
Middle School · Chicago, IL
A private middle school in Chicago, IL serving grades 1st – 8th.
6254 S ELLIS AVE, Chicago, IL 60637
- 5.1:1 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 Hyde Park Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,080
Median home value
$243,700
Median rent
$1,170/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
32.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60637; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of Chicago Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,930 | Compare → |
| South Central School Main CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Cs Academy College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hyde Park Day School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hyde Park Day School
Hyde Park Day School is a private middle school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 66 students in grades 1st-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hyde Park Day School
What grades does Hyde Park Day School serve?
Hyde Park Day School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Hyde Park Day School?
Hyde Park Day School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park Day School is 5.1:1. 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 rank in IL?
Hyde Park Day School ranks #173 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Hyde Park Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hyde Park Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 a private school?
Yes, Hyde Park Day School 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 a religious school?
No, Hyde Park Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 420-2554
- Area population (ZIP 60637)
- 52,418
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 60637; 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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