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#365 of 716 private schools in IL

Our Saviors Lutheran School

Elementary School · Zion, IL

A private elementary school in Zion, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1800 23RD ST, Zion, IL 60099

  • 9.5:1 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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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 Our Saviors Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$65,647

Median home value

$190,300

Median rent

$1,131/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White57.9%
Two or More18.4%
Black13.2%
Hispanic10.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–20.1 mi262Compare →
Beulah Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–20.5 mi264Compare →
West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.33–50.8 mi448Compare →
Elmwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.73–51.0 mi228Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Our Saviors Lutheran School is listed in Zion, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Saviors Lutheran School

Our Saviors Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Zion, IL, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Saviors Lutheran School

What grades does Our Saviors Lutheran School serve?

Our Saviors Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Saviors Lutheran School?

Our Saviors Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Saviors Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Saviors Lutheran School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Saviors Lutheran School rank in IL?

Our Saviors Lutheran School ranks #365 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Our Saviors Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Saviors Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Saviors Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Our Saviors Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 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 Saviors Lutheran School a religious school?

Our Saviors Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Area population (ZIP 60099)
30,485
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
34.3
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 60099; 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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