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#422 of 716 private schools in IL
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4300 N WINCHESTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60613
- 12:1 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.
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Where Pilgrim Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’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
$91,351
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,616/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
37.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60613; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Ravenswood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–11 | 0.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| German International School ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Lycee Francais De ChicagoPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pilgrim Lutheran School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pilgrim Lutheran School
Pilgrim Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #422 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pilgrim Lutheran School
What grades does Pilgrim Lutheran School serve?
Pilgrim Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Pilgrim Lutheran School?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pilgrim Lutheran School rank in IL?
Pilgrim Lutheran School ranks #422 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Pilgrim Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pilgrim Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Pilgrim Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pilgrim Lutheran School a religious school?
Pilgrim Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 477-4824
- Area population (ZIP 60613)
- 51,334
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 60613; 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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