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#236 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 33% of private schools
Northridge Preparatory School
High School · Niles, IL
A private high school in Niles, IL serving grades 6th – 12th.
8320 W BALLARD RD, Niles, IL 60714
- 12.2:1 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
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Where Northridge Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,278/100K
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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
$78,868
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,247/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60714; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame College PrepPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Maine East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,834 | Compare → |
| Logos Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Glenbrook South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,015 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northridge Preparatory School is listed in Niles, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northridge Preparatory School
Northridge Preparatory School is a private high school in Niles, IL, serving approximately 321 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northridge Preparatory School
What grades does Northridge Preparatory School serve?
Northridge Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Northridge Preparatory School?
Northridge Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Preparatory School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northridge Preparatory School rank in IL?
Northridge Preparatory School ranks #236 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Northridge Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northridge Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northridge Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Northridge Preparatory School is a private all-boys 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 Northridge Preparatory School a religious school?
Northridge Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 375-0600
- Area population (ZIP 60714)
- 30,463
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 60714; 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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