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#349 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 49% of private schools

Lawrence Hall School

School · Chicago, IL

A private school in Chicago, IL serving grades 4th – 12th.

Private

4833 N FRANCISCO AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

  • 7.3:1 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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours968
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment41
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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 Lawrence Hall School 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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

$85,299

Median home value

$396,700

Median rent

$1,455/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

40.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White39.0%
Black39.0%
Hispanic22.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northshore Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–90.5 mi62Compare →
Ravenswood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1PK–111.1 mi32Compare →
Lycee Francais De ChicagoPrivate · tuition7.8PK–121.2 mi646Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lawrence Hall School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lawrence Hall School

Lawrence Hall School is a private school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 41 students in grades 4th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lawrence Hall School

What grades does Lawrence Hall School serve?

Lawrence Hall School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Lawrence Hall School?

Lawrence Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Hall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Hall School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lawrence Hall School rank in IL?

Lawrence Hall School ranks #349 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Lawrence Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrence Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lawrence Hall School a private school?

Yes, Lawrence Hall 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 Lawrence Hall School a religious school?

No, Lawrence Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
41
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60625)
78,467
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
36
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 60625; 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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