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#513 of 716 private schools in IL
Providence St. Mel School
School · Chicago, IL
A private school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
119 S CENTRAL PARK BLVD, Chicago, IL 60624
- 12.4:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Providence St. Mel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$32,607
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
26.4%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60624; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Esperanza Therapeutic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| J Sterling Morton Freshman CntrEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9 | 2.8 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Providence St. Mel School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Providence St. Mel School
Providence St. Mel School is a private school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence St. Mel School
What grades does Providence St. Mel School serve?
Providence St. Mel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Providence St. Mel School?
Providence St. Mel School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence St. Mel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence St. Mel School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Providence St. Mel School rank in IL?
Providence St. Mel School ranks #513 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Providence St. Mel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence St. Mel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Providence St. Mel School a private school?
Yes, Providence St. Mel School 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 Providence St. Mel School a religious school?
No, Providence St. Mel School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 265-2204
- Area population (ZIP 60624)
- 35,711
- Area average commute
- 34.1 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 60624; 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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