Very Good

#213 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 30% of private schools

North Park Elementary School

Elementary School

2017 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

205

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

205

Student-Teacher

7.3:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#213 of 716

In Chicago

#68 of 162

public schools

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About North Park Elementary School

North Park Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. North Park Elementary School serves approximately 205 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. North Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.8 pts above IL schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7.3:1 students to teachers, North Park Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

North Park 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 North Park Elementary School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

7.3:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

205

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.5% vs 0%

Asian 8.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 2% vs 0%

North Park Elementary School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
North Park Elementary School (this school)	—	205	7.3:1	7.0
Ravenswood Elem School	0.4 mi	502	12.6:1	9.2
Coonley Elem School	0.4 mi	772	14:1	8.9
McPherson Elem School	0.5 mi	735	12.2:1	5.6
Waters Elem School	0.7 mi	659	15.3:1	8.6
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr	0.8 mi	303	10.1:1	3.8
Bell Elem School	0.9 mi	848	14.6:1	8.5
Chappell Elem School	1.0 mi	564	14.5:1	7.3
Blaine Elem School	1.0 mi	636	12.7:1	8.8
Audubon Elem School	1.1 mi	610	13.6:1	6.8
Bateman Elem School	1.2 mi	919	14.1:1	6.4
Hamilton Elem School	1.2 mi	485	13.5:1	9.2
Lane Technical High School	1.2 mi	4,525	16.8:1	8.9
Budlong Elem School	1.3 mi	743	13:1	7.5
North River Elem School	1.4 mi	284	12.3:1	6.6
McCutcheon Elem School	1.5 mi	346	9.4:1	6.4
Cleveland Elem School	1.5 mi	485	11:1	5.4
Goudy Technology Academy	1.5 mi	549	13.1:1	6.7
Jahn Elem School	1.5 mi	314	9.8:1	6.3
Brennemann Elem School	1.6 mi	478	12.3:1	6.5
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr	1.6 mi	355	14.2:1	5.0

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

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.3:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,098.5

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 35%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 205

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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)

White 79.5%

Two or More 9.3%

Asian 8.8%

Hispanic 2.0%

Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2017 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North Park Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ravenswood Elem School (rated 9.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Coonley Elem School (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Waters Elem School (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RAVENSWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.1 mi	32	8.1
PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.1 mi	131	6.1
THRESHOLDS Chicago	0.2 mi	26	—
LYCEE FRANCAIS DE CHICAGO Chicago	0.3 mi	646	7.8
Coonley Elem School Chicago	0.4 mi	772	8.9
McPherson Elem School Chicago	0.5 mi	735	5.6
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl Chicago	0.6 mi	132	8.0
Ravenswood Elem School Chicago	0.4 mi	502	9.2
GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CHICAGO Chicago	0.5 mi	118	8.0
ST BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Chicago	0.6 mi	579	6.4
QUEEN OF ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago	0.5 mi	284	7.0
Waters Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	659	8.6
Lake View High School Chicago	0.7 mi	1,461	6.8
ST MATTHIAS SCHOOL Chicago	0.8 mi	255	7.6
METROPOLITAN SCHOOLHOUSE Chicago	0.7 mi	25	—
Bell Elem School Chicago	0.9 mi	848	8.5
Amundsen High School Chicago	1.0 mi	1,585	7.4
PRAIRIE LAND MONTESSORI Chicago	0.9 mi	3	—
Chappell Elem School Chicago	1.0 mi	564	7.3
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr Chicago	0.8 mi	303	3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,558

Median Home Value

$538,300

Median Rent

$1,534/mo

Population

91,896

College Educated

55.4%

Homeownership

48.6%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Allendale Elementary School Allendale, IL	137	7.0
Carlinville Intermediate School Carlinville, IL	264	7.0
Fieldcrest Elem School Oak Forest, IL	214	7.0
HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mendota, IL	130	7.0
Harding Grade School Earlville, IL	126	7.0
Ideal Elem School Countryside, IL	251	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Park Elementary School

What grades does North Park Elementary School serve?

North Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend North Park Elementary School?

North Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary 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 North Park Elementary School rank in IL?

North Park Elementary School ranks #213 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is North Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is North Park Elementary School a private school?

Yes, North Park Elementary 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 North Park Elementary School a religious school?

No, North Park Elementary School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 67 Good Transit
Bike Score: 93 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 205
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 28
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 169 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 327-3144

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