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Maternity Bvm Elementary School

Elementary School

1537 N LAWNDALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

Private

Enrollment

141

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#504 of 716

In Chicago

#131 of 162

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Maternity Bvm Elementary School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.8/10

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About Maternity Bvm Elementary School

Maternity Bvm Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Maternity Bvm Elementary School serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Maternity Bvm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.6 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 141 students, Maternity Bvm Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Maternity Bvm Elementary School 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

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How Maternity Bvm Elementary School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
This School
vs
15.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
141
This School
vs
490
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 92.2% vs 0%
Black 0.7% vs 0%
Asian 0.7% vs 0%
Maternity Bvm Elementary School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Maternity Bvm Elementary School (this school) 5.6
Cameron Elem School 5.8
Stowe Elem School 6.4
Casals Elem School 8.1
McAuliffe Elem School 4.6
Lowell Elem School 5.5
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames 6.1
Funston Elem School 5.5
Nobel Elem School 6.4
West Park Elem Academy 5.7
Mozart Elem School 4.6
Piccolo Elem Specialty School 6.3
Nixon Elem School 5.2
Yates Elem School 4.8
Ward L Elem School 3.4
KIPP One Academy 7.8
Moos Elem School 5.5
Darwin Elem School 4.5
Erie Elem Charter School 3.9
Polaris Elem Charter Academy 3.5
Monroe Elem School 5.8

Showing 20 of 503 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

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)
C 3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,476
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 15%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 141
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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)

Hispanic 92.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1537 N LAWNDALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Maternity Bvm Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Casals Elem School (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KIPP One Academy (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Stowe Elem School (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Cameron Elem School Chicago 0.3 mi 5.8
Stowe Elem School Chicago 0.4 mi 6.4
Casals Elem School Chicago 0.4 mi 8.1
McAuliffe Elem School Chicago 0.4 mi 4.6
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Chicago 0.5 mi 6.1
Funston Elem School Chicago 0.6 mi 5.5
Lowell Elem School Chicago 0.5 mi 5.5
Nobel Elem School Chicago 0.6 mi 6.4
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col Prep Chicago 0.7 mi 7.0
Mozart Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 4.6
West Park Elem Academy Chicago 0.7 mi 5.7
YCCS-Association House Chicago 0.8 mi 6.2
GOOD SHEPHERD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chicago 1.0 mi
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad Chicago 1.0 mi 6.6
Piccolo Elem Specialty School Chicago 0.9 mi 6.3
Ward L Elem School Chicago 1.1 mi 3.4
Nixon Elem School Chicago 1.0 mi 5.2
North-Grand High School Chicago 0.9 mi 6.4
Orr Academy High School Chicago 1.1 mi 5.7
KIPP One Academy Chicago 1.1 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60651 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,963

Median Home Value

$262,700

Median Rent

$1,186/mo

Population

63,892

College Educated

16.3%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

35.4 min

Poverty Rate

25.2%

Median Age

34.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Maternity Bvm Elementary School

What grades does Maternity Bvm Elementary School serve?

Maternity Bvm Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Maternity Bvm Elementary School?

Maternity Bvm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maternity Bvm Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maternity Bvm Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Maternity Bvm Elementary School rank in IL?

Maternity Bvm Elementary School ranks #504 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Maternity Bvm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maternity Bvm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Maternity Bvm Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Maternity Bvm Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Maternity Bvm Elementary School a religious school?

Maternity Bvm Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Transit Score
64 Good Transit
Bike Score
80 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
141
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County

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