Very Good
#162 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 23% of private schools
St Germaine School
Elementary School · Oak Lawn, IL
A private elementary school in Oak Lawn, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9735 S KOLIN AVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
Data not available
View data sources
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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St Germaine 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
Powered by
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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J M Hannum Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Sward Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Kolmar Avenue Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Most Holy Redeemer Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
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 Germaine School is listed in Oak Lawn, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Germaine School
St Germaine School is a private elementary school in Oak Lawn, IL, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Germaine School
What grades does St Germaine School serve?
St Germaine School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Germaine School?
St Germaine School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Germaine School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Germaine School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Germaine School rank in IL?
St Germaine School ranks #162 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Germaine School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Germaine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Germaine School a private school?
Yes, St Germaine 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 Germaine School a religious school?
St Germaine School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 425-6063
- 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.