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#654 of 716 private schools in IL

St Alexander School

Elementary School · Palos Heights, IL

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

Private

7025 W 126TH ST, Palos Heights, IL 60463

  • 17:1 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)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment221
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Alexander School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated925/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos Heights), 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

$105,389

Median home value

$343,700

Median rent

$2,119/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

94%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Two or More1.8%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trusting Hearts Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi9Compare →
Navajo Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.64–50.4 mi167Compare →
Palos East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.7 mi703Compare →
Sandbox Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Alexander School is listed in Palos Heights, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Alexander School

St Alexander School is a private elementary school in Palos Heights, IL, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Alexander School

What grades does St Alexander School serve?

St Alexander School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Alexander School?

St Alexander School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Alexander School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Alexander School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Alexander School rank in IL?

St Alexander School ranks #654 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Alexander School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Alexander School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Alexander School a private school?

Yes, St Alexander 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 St Alexander School a religious school?

St Alexander School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
221
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60463)
13,359
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
49.8
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 60463; 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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