Below Average
#637 of 716 private schools in IL
St John Fisher Elementary School
Elementary School
10200 S WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago, IL 60655
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#637 of 716
In Chicago
#151 of 162
public schools
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St John Fisher Elementary School
Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St John Fisher Elementary School
St John Fisher Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St John Fisher Elementary School serves approximately 494 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Fisher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St John Fisher Elementary School 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 John Fisher Elementary School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John Fisher Elementary School (this school) | 4.8 |
| Sutherland Elem School | 4.0 |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School | 9.2 |
| Clissold Elem School | 4.3 |
| Mount Greenwood Elem School | 7.9 |
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr | 7.2 |
| Kellogg Elem School | 5.8 |
| Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School | 3.3 |
| Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci Ctr | 5.0 |
| Cassell Elem School | 4.4 |
| Morgan Park High School | 5.6 |
| Esmond Elem School | 5.2 |
| CICS - Loomis Primary Campus | 4.1 |
| CICS - Longwood Campus | 5.6 |
| Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy | 4.8 |
| Green W Elem School | 3.9 |
| Mount Vernon Elem School | 4.7 |
| Garvey M Elem School | 3.5 |
| Wacker Elem School | 5.1 |
| Fort Dearborn Elem School | 3.6 |
| Foster Park Elem School | 7.0 |
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
10200 S WASHTENAW AVE, Chicago, IL 60655
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John Fisher Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mount Greenwood Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Southwest Elem School (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Evergreen Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Elem School Evergreen Park | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Evergreen Park High School Evergreen Park | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Sutherland Elem School Chicago | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Clissold Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr Chicago | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Mount Greenwood Elem School Chicago | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Central Middle School Evergreen Park | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| ST BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| QUEEN OF MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Evergreen Park | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Northeast Elem School Evergreen Park | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Kellogg Elem School Chicago | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| ALL DAY MONTESSORI Chicago | 1.2 mi | — |
| BEVERLY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chicago | 1.2 mi | — |
| CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicago | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Southwest Elem School Evergreen Park | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| THE NAUTILUS SCHOOL Chicago | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cassell Elem School Chicago | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| MOST HOLY REDEEMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Evergreen Park | 1.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MOTHER MCAULEY LIBERAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Chicago | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60655 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,443
Median Home Value
$303,300
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Population
27,794
College Educated
46.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Median Age
40.8
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carver Primary School Chicago, IL | 4.8 |
| Chase Elem School Chicago, IL | 4.8 |
| Columbus West Elementary School Cicero, IL | 4.8 |
| Depriest Elem School Chicago, IL | 4.8 |
| Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Palos Hills, IL | 4.8 |
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Mount Vernon, IL | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John Fisher Elementary School
What grades does St John Fisher Elementary School serve?
St John Fisher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John Fisher Elementary School?
St John Fisher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Fisher Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Fisher Elementary School rank in IL?
St John Fisher Elementary School ranks #637 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St John Fisher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Fisher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John Fisher Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St John Fisher 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 John Fisher Elementary School a religious school?
St John Fisher Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 445-4737
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