Excellent
#11 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 1% of private schools
Next Generation School
Elementary School · Champaign, IL
A private elementary school in Champaign, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2521 GALEN DR, Champaign, IL 61821
- 7.1:1 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 Next Generation School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Champaign), 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
$69,284
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottenfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Champaign-urbanaPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| St Matthew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| International Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Next Generation School is listed in Champaign, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Next Generation School
Next Generation School is a private elementary school in Champaign, IL, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Next Generation School
What grades does Next Generation School serve?
Next Generation School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Next Generation School?
Next Generation School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Generation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Next Generation School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Next Generation School rank in IL?
Next Generation School ranks #11 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Next Generation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Next Generation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Next Generation School a private school?
Yes, Next Generation 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 Next Generation School a religious school?
No, Next Generation School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Phone
- (217) 356-6995
- Area population (ZIP 61821)
- 28,838
- Area average commute
- 16.2 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 61821; 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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