Very Good
#1263 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
South School
School · CUSD 201
133 S Grant St, Westmont, IL 60559
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher
18:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#1,263 of 3,813
In Westmont
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
CUSD 201
School environment
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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South School
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About South School
South School is a public school in Westmont, IL, part of CUSD 201. South School serves approximately 54 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. South School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 3,813 schools in IL.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 8.1
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 54 students, South School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Test Scores
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How South School Compares
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Location
133 S Grant St, Westmont, IL 60559
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering South School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Prospect Elem School (rated 9.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Clarendon Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walker School (rated 9.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Clarendon Hills), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westmont High School (rated 9.7/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Westmont, see our Westmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| J T Manning Elem School Westmont | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Maercker Elem School Westmont | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| C E Miller Elem School Westmont | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Lester Elem School Downers Grove | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| SETON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Clarendon Hills | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Whittier Elem School Downers Grove | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Clarendon Hills Middle School Clarendon Hills | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Westview Hills Middle School Willowbrook | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Walker School Clarendon Hills | 1.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Prospect Elem School Clarendon Hills | 1.3 mi | 9.8 |
| O Neill Middle School Downers Grove | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Fairmount Elem School Downers Grove | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Holmes Elem School Clarendon Hills | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN ACADEMY Downers Grove | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Clarendon Hills | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Westmont Jr High School Westmont | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Mark DeLay School Darien | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| DOWNERS GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downers Grove | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Westmont High School Westmont | 2.0 mi | 9.7 |
| CREME DE LA CREME - WESTMONT Westmont | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60559 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,474
Median Home Value
$356,400
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
Population
24,404
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
59.2%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
42.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South School
What grades does South School serve?
South School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend South School?
South School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
The student-teacher ratio at South School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South School rank in IL?
South School ranks #1,263 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South School's MySchoolScout rating?
South School 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 South School a charter school?
No, South School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South School a Title I school?
No, South School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 468-8250
Resources & Links
District
CUSD 201- District Enrollment
- 1,333
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,480
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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