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#143 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 20% of private schools

Pope Francis Global Academy

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

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

Private

6143 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634

  • 13.2:1 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-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment170
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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 Pope Francis Global 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), 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

$84,997

Median home value

$333,900

Median rent

$1,271/mo

College educated

27%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic40.0%
White27.6%
Two or More17.6%
Asian9.4%
Native American4.1%
Black1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thorp O a Elem Scholastic AcadEnrollment path unverified6.6K–80.3 mi823Compare →
Smyser Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.5 mi765Compare →
Chicago Academy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.7 mi555Compare →
Reinberg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–80.9 mi772Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pope Francis Global Academy is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Pope Francis Global Academy

Pope Francis Global Academy is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pope Francis Global Academy

What grades does Pope Francis Global Academy serve?

Pope Francis Global Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pope Francis Global Academy?

Pope Francis Global Academy has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Francis Global Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pope Francis Global Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pope Francis Global Academy rank in IL?

Pope Francis Global Academy ranks #143 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Pope Francis Global Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pope Francis Global Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pope Francis Global Academy a private school?

Yes, Pope Francis Global 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 Pope Francis Global Academy a religious school?

Pope Francis Global Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
170
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60634)
74,418
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
41.6
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 60634; 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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