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#511 of 716 private schools in IL
New Life Academy
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2018 N RICHMOND ST, Chicago, IL 60647
- 7.7:1 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 New Life Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 99Biker’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
$102,851
Median home value
$557,300
Median rent
$1,714/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60647; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Christian School Aka New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Yates Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Chase Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Darwin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Life Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Life Academy
New Life Academy is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Life Academy
What grades does New Life Academy serve?
New Life Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Life Academy?
New Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Life Academy rank in IL?
New Life Academy ranks #511 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is New Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Life Academy 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 New Life Academy a private school?
Yes, New Life Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Life Academy a religious school?
New Life Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 227-5580
- Area population (ZIP 60647)
- 85,589
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 60647; 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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