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#606 of 716 private schools in IL

St Catherine of Alexandria School

Elementary School · Oak Lawn, IL

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

Private

10621 KEDVALE AVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

  • 15.9:1 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)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
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)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
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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Enrollment409
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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 Catherine of Alexandria 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,913/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Lawn), 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

$82,493

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,310/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.7%
Hispanic4.9%
Two or More2.0%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lawn Manor SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–20.3 mi221Compare →
Kolmar Avenue Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.5 mi423Compare →
Oak Lawn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi3Compare →
Queen of Martyrs Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.8 mi194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

St Catherine of Alexandria School is listed in Oak Lawn, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Catherine of Alexandria School

St Catherine of Alexandria School is a private elementary school in Oak Lawn, IL, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Catherine of Alexandria School

What grades does St Catherine of Alexandria School serve?

St Catherine of Alexandria School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine of Alexandria School?

St Catherine of Alexandria School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Alexandria School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Alexandria School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine of Alexandria School rank in IL?

St Catherine of Alexandria School ranks #606 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Catherine of Alexandria School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine of Alexandria School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine of Alexandria School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine of Alexandria 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 Catherine of Alexandria School a religious school?

St Catherine of Alexandria School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
409
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60453)
57,098
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 60453; 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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