Below Average
#655 of 716 private schools in IL
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
School · Melrose Park, IL
A private school in Melrose Park, IL serving grades 4th – 12th.
1100 N 22ND AVE, Melrose Park, IL 60160
- 15:1 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 Joseph Academy-melrose Park sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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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
$64,740
Median home value
$265,000
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60160; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 3.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Tallgrass Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 3–11 | 5.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Joseph Academy-melrose Park is listed in Melrose Park, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Joseph Academy-melrose Park is a private school in Melrose Park, IL, serving approximately 60 students in grades 4th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Academy-melrose Park
What grades does Joseph Academy-melrose Park serve?
Joseph Academy-melrose Park serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Joseph Academy-melrose Park?
Joseph Academy-melrose Park has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Academy-melrose Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Academy-melrose Park is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Joseph Academy-melrose Park rank in IL?
Joseph Academy-melrose Park ranks #655 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Joseph Academy-melrose Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Academy-melrose Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Joseph Academy-melrose Park a private school?
Yes, Joseph Academy-melrose Park 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 Joseph Academy-melrose Park a religious school?
No, Joseph Academy-melrose Park is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 345-4500
- Area population (ZIP 60160)
- 24,513
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 60160; 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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