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Latin School of Chicago Upper
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
59 W N BLVD, Chicago, IL 60610
- 1.8:1 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 Latin School of Chicago Upper sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$105,649
Median home value
$543,000
Median rent
$2,029/mo
College educated
79.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60610; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Preschool and KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| The Latin School of ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,126 | Compare → |
| Latin School of Chicago LowerPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Catherine Cook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Latin School of Chicago Upper is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Latin School of Chicago Upper
Latin School of Chicago Upper is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 1.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Latin School of Chicago Upper
What grades does Latin School of Chicago Upper serve?
Latin School of Chicago Upper serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Latin School of Chicago Upper?
Latin School of Chicago Upper has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latin School of Chicago Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Latin School of Chicago Upper is 1.8:1. 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 Upper rank in IL?
Latin School of Chicago Upper ranks #1 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Latin School of Chicago Upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Latin School of Chicago Upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Upper a private school?
Yes, Latin School of Chicago Upper 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 Upper a religious school?
No, Latin School of Chicago Upper is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 582-6014
- Area population (ZIP 60610)
- 45,282
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 60610; 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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