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#441 of 716 private schools in IL
St Bede the Venerable
Elementary School
4440 W 83RD ST, Chicago, IL 60652
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#441 of 716
In Chicago
#117 of 162
public schools
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St Bede the Venerable
Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Bede the Venerable
St Bede the Venerable is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St Bede the Venerable serves approximately 193 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bede the Venerable has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 193 students, St Bede the Venerable is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Bede the Venerable is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Bede the Venerable compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Bede the Venerable (this school) | 5.9 |
| Stevenson Elem School | 5.1 |
| Durkin Park Elem School | 6.2 |
| Dawes Elem School | 6.2 |
| Ashburn Community Elem School | 5.5 |
| Owen Elem Scholastic Academy | 3.6 |
| Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch | 4.5 |
| Hurley Elem School | 5.7 |
| Carroll Elem School | 5.4 |
| Azuela Elem School | 6.4 |
| Tarkington Elem School | 5.1 |
| CICS - Wrightwood | 6.3 |
| Lee Elem School | 6.9 |
| Eberhart Elem School | 4.9 |
| Grimes Elem School | 5.1 |
| McKay Elem School | 6.2 |
| Richardson Middle School | 7.5 |
| Catalyst Charter - Maria ES | 5.9 |
| Marquette Elem School | 6.9 |
| Pasteur Elem School | 6.3 |
| Randolph Elem School | 5.4 |
Showing 20 of 503 schools. View all schools in Chicago
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4440 W 83RD ST, Chicago, IL 60652
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Bede the Venerable may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Burbank), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST GERMAINE SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Oak Lawn), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northwest School (rated 6.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Evergreen Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Durkin Park Elem School Chicago | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Hometown Elem School Hometown | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Richard Byrd Elementary School Burbank | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Bogan High School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Dawes Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Ashburn Community Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Luther Burbank Elem School Burbank | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE SCHOOL Chicago | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| J Covington Elem School Oak Lawn | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Northwest School Evergreen Park | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Hampton Elem Fine & Perf Arts Sch Chicago | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| ST ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL Burbank | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Hurley Elem School Chicago | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Owen Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ST GERMAINE SCHOOL Oak Lawn | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Goode STEM Academy HS Chicago | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Azuela Elem School Chicago | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| ST LAURENCE H.S. Burbank | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| J M Hannum Elem School Oak Lawn | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60652 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,559
Median Home Value
$235,000
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
Population
41,431
College Educated
22.4%
Homeownership
86.3%
Avg Commute
37.7 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
38
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ANNUNCIATA SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| Bond Elem School Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| CHICAGO WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| Daniel Burnham Elem School Cicero, IL | 5.9 |
| Henderson Elem School Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| Indian Hill Palos Heights, IL | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Bede the Venerable
What grades does St Bede the Venerable serve?
St Bede the Venerable serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Bede the Venerable?
St Bede the Venerable has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bede the Venerable?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bede the Venerable is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bede the Venerable rank in IL?
St Bede the Venerable ranks #441 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Bede the Venerable's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bede the Venerable has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bede the Venerable a private school?
Yes, St Bede the Venerable 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 Bede the Venerable a religious school?
St Bede the Venerable has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 884-2020
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