Very Good
#187 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 26% of private schools
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
720 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657
- 12.8:1 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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Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$109,025
Median home value
$534,500
Median rent
$1,839/mo
College educated
86.6%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60657; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettelhorst Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Chicago City Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Elem Scholastic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Harriet Tubman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 282 | 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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy
What grades does Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy serve?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy rank in IL?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy ranks #187 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Mount Carmel 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy a religious school?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 525-8779
- Area population (ZIP 60657)
- 71,268
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 60657; 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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