Excellent
#17 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 2% of private schools
Latin School of Chicago Lower
Elementary School
1531 N DEARBORN PKWY, Chicago, IL 60610
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher
7.6:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#17 of 716
In Chicago
#8 of 162
public schools
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Latin School of Chicago Lower
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About Latin School of Chicago Lower
Latin School of Chicago Lower is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Latin School of Chicago Lower serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Latin School of Chicago Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.6:1 students to teachers, Latin School of Chicago Lower sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Latin School of Chicago Lower 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
BetaHow Latin School of Chicago Lower compares to 469 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Latin School of Chicago Lower (this school) | 8.6 |
| Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center | 5.9 |
| LaSalle Elem Language Academy | 6.7 |
| Manierre Elem School | 5.0 |
| Salazar Elem Bilingual Center | 4.8 |
| Ogden Elem School | 3.4 |
| Skinner Elem School | 8.7 |
| Skinner North Elem Sch | 9.3 |
| Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad | 5.3 |
| Lincoln Elem School | 9.1 |
| Alcott Elem School | 6.9 |
| Mayer Elem School | 9.3 |
| Rowe Elementary | 4.1 |
| Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr | 4.7 |
| Burr Elem School | 8.1 |
| Harriet Tubman Elem School | 7.5 |
| Otis Elem School | 4.3 |
| Nettelhorst Elem School | 7.9 |
| Drummond Elem School | 7.0 |
| LaSalle II Lang Acad Elem Sch | 8.8 |
| Prescott Elem School | 9.4 |
Showing 20 of 469 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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1531 N DEARBORN PKWY, Chicago, IL 60610
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Latin School of Chicago Lower may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO UPPER (rated 9.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Skinner North Elem Sch (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO Chicago | 0.1 mi | 7.9 |
| LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO UPPER Chicago | 0.1 mi | 9.4 |
| LINCOLN PARK PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Chicago | 0.1 mi | — |
| CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL Chicago | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| LaSalle Elem Language Academy Chicago | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Salazar Elem Bilingual Center Chicago | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Ogden Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Payton College Preparatory HS Chicago | 0.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Manierre Elem School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Chicago | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| GOLD COAST PREP (FORMERLY CHICAGO GRAMMAR SCHOOL) Chicago | 0.9 mi | — |
| FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL Chicago | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Skinner North Elem Sch Chicago | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Skinner Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Lincoln Park High School Chicago | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LINCOLN P Chicago | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Lincoln Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60610 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,649
Median Home Value
$543,000
Median Rent
$2,029/mo
Population
45,282
College Educated
79.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
32.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Atwood-Hammond Grade School Atwood, IL | 8.6 |
| Beard Elem School Chicago, IL | 8.6 |
| Eastview Elem School Algonquin, IL | 8.6 |
| Germantown Elem School Germantown, IL | 8.6 |
| Warren Elementary School Warren, IL | 8.6 |
| Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem Chicago, IL | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Latin School of Chicago Lower
What grades does Latin School of Chicago Lower serve?
Latin School of Chicago Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Latin School of Chicago Lower?
Latin School of Chicago Lower has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latin School of Chicago Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at Latin School of Chicago Lower is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Latin School of Chicago Lower rank in IL?
Latin School of Chicago Lower ranks #17 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Latin School of Chicago Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Latin School of Chicago Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Latin School of Chicago Lower a private school?
Yes, Latin School of Chicago Lower 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 Latin School of Chicago Lower a religious school?
No, Latin School of Chicago Lower is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 582-6014
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