Very Good
#184 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 26% of private schools
Northside Catholic Academy
Middle School · Chicago, IL
A private middle school in Chicago, IL serving grades 5th – 8th.
7318 N OAKLEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60645
- 9.9:1 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 Northside Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$77,126
Median home value
$308,200
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60645; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Chute Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Northside Catholic Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Northside Catholic Academy
Northside Catholic Academy is a private middle school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 128 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Catholic Academy
What grades does Northside Catholic Academy serve?
Northside Catholic Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Northside Catholic Academy?
Northside Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Catholic Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Northside Catholic Academy rank in IL?
Northside Catholic Academy ranks #184 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Northside Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northside Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Northside Catholic Academy 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 Northside Catholic Academy a religious school?
Northside Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 271-2008
- Area population (ZIP 60645)
- 46,856
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 60645; 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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