Very Good
#138 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 19% of private schools
South Loop Montessori School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
47 W POLK ST STE G15, Chicago, IL 60605
- 7.5:1 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 South Loop Montessori School 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$118,403
Median home value
$495,900
Median rent
$2,402/mo
College educated
82%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60605; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Loop Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Old St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Daystar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–11 | 0.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Frances Xavier Warde SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 764 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Loop Montessori School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Loop Montessori School
South Loop Montessori School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Loop Montessori School
What grades does South Loop Montessori School serve?
South Loop Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend South Loop Montessori School?
South Loop Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Loop Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Loop Montessori School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Loop Montessori School rank in IL?
South Loop Montessori School ranks #138 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is South Loop Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Loop Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Loop Montessori School a private school?
Yes, South Loop Montessori 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 South Loop Montessori School a religious school?
No, South Loop Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 233 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 431-8050
- Area population (ZIP 60605)
- 34,256
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 60605; 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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