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#441 of 716 private schools in IL

St Bede the Venerable

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

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

Private

4440 W 83RD ST, Chicago, IL 60652

  • 15.1:1 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+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
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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Enrollment193
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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 Bede the Venerable 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • 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

$78,559

Median home value

$235,000

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic73.1%
Black15.5%
Two or More6.2%
White5.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Durkin Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.3 mi677Compare →
Stevenson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–80.3 mi1,169Compare →
Richard Byrd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.6 mi242Compare →
Dawes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.8 mi946Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Bede the Venerable is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Bede the Venerable

St Bede the Venerable is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 716 private schools in IL.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 60652)
41,431
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
38
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 60652; 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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