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#343 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 48% of private schools

St Andrews Lutheran School

Elementary School · Park Ridge, IL

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

Private

260 N NW HWY, Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • 12.5:1 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)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,181.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
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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Enrollment155
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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 Andrews Lutheran 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated947/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Ridge), 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

$138,201

Median home value

$539,700

Median rent

$1,511/mo

College educated

65.1%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White72.9%
Two or More11.6%
Asian7.7%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul of the Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.6 mi566Compare →
Eugene Field Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.7 mi630Compare →
George B Carpenter Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3K–50.8 mi432Compare →
George Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–50.8 mi581Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Andrews Lutheran School is listed in Park Ridge, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Andrews Lutheran School

St Andrews Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Park Ridge, IL, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Andrews Lutheran School

What grades does St Andrews Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Andrews Lutheran School?

St Andrews Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Andrews Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Andrews Lutheran School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Andrews Lutheran School rank in IL?

St Andrews Lutheran School ranks #343 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Andrews Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Andrews Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Andrews Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Andrews Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Andrews Lutheran School a religious school?

St Andrews Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
155
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60068)
39,227
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
44.5
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 60068; 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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