Very Good
#215 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 30% of private schools
School of St Mary
Elementary School · Lake Forest, IL
A private elementary school in Lake Forest, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
185 E ILLINOIS RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- 9.7:1 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 School of St Mary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest), 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
$225,551
Median home value
$899,200
Median rent
$2,321/mo
College educated
81.2%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60045; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Forest Bluff SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 100 | 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.
School of St Mary is listed in Lake Forest, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About School of St Mary
School of St Mary is a private elementary school in Lake Forest, IL, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School of St Mary
What grades does School of St Mary serve?
School of St Mary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School of St Mary?
School of St Mary has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of St Mary?
The student-teacher ratio at School of St Mary is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does School of St Mary rank in IL?
School of St Mary ranks #215 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is School of St Mary's MySchoolScout rating?
School of St Mary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is School of St Mary a private school?
Yes, School of St Mary 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 School of St Mary a religious school?
School of St Mary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Gender Split
- 76% M / 24% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 234-0371
- Area population (ZIP 60045)
- 20,957
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 60045; 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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