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#306 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 43% of private schools

Ss Peter & Paul School

Elementary School · Cary, IL

A private elementary school in Cary, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

416 1ST ST, Cary, IL 60013

  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment174
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ss Peter & Paul 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average488/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cary), 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

$115,833

Median home value

$291,000

Median rent

$1,489/mo

College educated

44.2%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.2%
Hispanic14.4%
Two or More2.3%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Knoll Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–K0.2 mi277Compare →
Trinity Oaks Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.4 mi222Compare →
Three Oaks SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–50.7 mi439Compare →
Briargate Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.11–50.9 mi425Compare →

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.

Ss Peter & Paul School is listed in Cary, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ss Peter & Paul School

Ss Peter & Paul School is a private elementary school in Cary, IL, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ss Peter & Paul School

What grades does Ss Peter & Paul School serve?

Ss Peter & Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ss Peter & Paul School?

Ss Peter & Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter & Paul School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ss Peter & Paul School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ss Peter & Paul School rank in IL?

Ss Peter & Paul School ranks #306 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Ss Peter & Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ss Peter & Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ss Peter & Paul School a private school?

Yes, Ss Peter & Paul School 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 Ss Peter & Paul School a religious school?

Ss Peter & Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
174
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Area population (ZIP 60013)
26,503
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
40.3
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 60013; 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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