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#260 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 36% of private schools

St Barnabas Elementary School

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

10121 S LONGWOOD DR, Chicago, IL 60643

  • 13.4:1 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)
B-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,278
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 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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Enrollment489
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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 Barnabas Elementary 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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

$83,015

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$1,359/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White71.6%
Black17.0%
Two or More8.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Native American1.2%
Asian0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beverly Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi15Compare →
All Day MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.3 mi2Compare →
Sutherland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–80.4 mi631Compare →
Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.6 mi245Compare →

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 Barnabas Elementary School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Barnabas Elementary School

St Barnabas Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Barnabas Elementary School

What grades does St Barnabas Elementary School serve?

St Barnabas Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Barnabas Elementary School?

St Barnabas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Barnabas Elementary School rank in IL?

St Barnabas Elementary School ranks #260 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Barnabas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Barnabas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Barnabas Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Barnabas Elementary 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 Barnabas Elementary School a religious school?

St Barnabas Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
489
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60643)
47,802
Area average commute
35.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 60643; 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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