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#28 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 4% of private schools

Marklund Day School

School · Bloomingdale, IL

A private school in Bloomingdale, IL serving grades UG – UG.

Private

164 S PRAIRIE AVE, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

  • 5.1:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Enrollment81
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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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The neighborhood

Where Marklund Day 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,468/100K

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

$99,868

Median home value

$367,400

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White54.3%
Black17.3%
Hispanic16.0%
Asian9.9%
Native American1.2%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Marklund Day School is listed in Bloomingdale, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Marklund Day School

Marklund Day School is a private school in Bloomingdale, IL, serving approximately 81 students in grades UG-UG with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marklund Day School

What grades does Marklund Day School serve?

Marklund Day School serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Marklund Day School?

Marklund Day School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marklund Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marklund 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 Marklund Day School rank in IL?

Marklund Day School ranks #28 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Marklund Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marklund Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Marklund Day School a private school?

Yes, Marklund 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 Marklund Day School a religious school?

No, Marklund Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
81
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Area population (ZIP 60108)
23,434
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
42.5
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 60108; 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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