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#331 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 46% of private schools

Northwester Center for Autism

School · Genoa, IL

A private school in Genoa, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

123 W 1ST ST, Genoa, IL 60135

  • 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,110
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment88
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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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The neighborhood

Where Northwester Center for Autism sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low129/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,935

Median home value

$238,000

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.0%
Black12.5%
Hispanic4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Northwester Center for Autism is listed in Genoa, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Northwester Center for Autism

Northwester Center for Autism is a private school in Genoa, IL, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northwester Center for Autism

What grades does Northwester Center for Autism serve?

Northwester Center for Autism serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Northwester Center for Autism?

Northwester Center for Autism has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwester Center for Autism?

The student-teacher ratio at Northwester Center for Autism is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Northwester Center for Autism rank in IL?

Northwester Center for Autism ranks #331 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Northwester Center for Autism's MySchoolScout rating?

Northwester Center for Autism has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Northwester Center for Autism a private school?

Yes, Northwester Center for Autism 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 Northwester Center for Autism a religious school?

No, Northwester Center for Autism is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
85% M / 15% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
DeKalb County
Area population (ZIP 60135)
7,486
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
35
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 60135; 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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