Very Good
#79 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 11% of private schools
Science Academy of Chicago
Elementary School · Mount Prospect, IL
A private elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
501 MIDWAY DR STE 101, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- 10.3:1 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 Science Academy of Chicago sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), 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
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Robert Frost Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Terrace Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Science Academy of Chicago is listed in Mount Prospect, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Science Academy of Chicago
Science Academy of Chicago is a private elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Science Academy of Chicago
What grades does Science Academy of Chicago serve?
Science Academy of Chicago serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Science Academy of Chicago?
Science Academy of Chicago has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science Academy of Chicago?
The student-teacher ratio at Science Academy of Chicago is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Science Academy of Chicago rank in IL?
Science Academy of Chicago ranks #79 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Science Academy of Chicago's MySchoolScout rating?
Science Academy of Chicago has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Science Academy of Chicago a private school?
Yes, Science Academy of Chicago 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 Science Academy of Chicago a religious school?
No, Science Academy of Chicago is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 258-5254
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 60056; 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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