Very Good
#1263 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
South School
School · Cusd 201 · Westmont, IL
A Cusd 201 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
133 S Grant St, Westmont, IL 60559
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
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 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westmont), 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
$87,474
Median home value
$356,400
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Lester Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Seton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 323 | 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.
Cusd 201
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South School is listed in CUSD 201; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South School
South School is a public school in Westmont, IL, part of Cusd 201, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 3,813 schools in IL.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 60559)
- 24,404
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- 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 60559; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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