Excellent
#45 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 6% of private schools
St Luke School
Elementary School
519 ASHLAND AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#45 of 716
In River Forest
#1 of 4
public schools
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St Luke School
Elementary School in River Forest · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Luke School
St Luke School is a private elementary school in River Forest, IL. St Luke School serves approximately 254 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Luke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, St Luke School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Luke 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 Luke School compares to the 3 public schools in River Forest, IL
Student Demographics
All Schools in River Forest
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Luke School (this school) | 8.1 |
| Lincoln Elem School | 9.2 |
| Roosevelt School | 8.9 |
| Willard Elem School | 9.0 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
519 ASHLAND AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Luke School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willard Elem School (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Oak Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in River Forest, see our River Forest schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School River Forest | 0.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Roosevelt School River Forest | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| CONCORDIA UNIV EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER River Forest | 0.8 mi | — |
| TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Chicago | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Garfield Elem School Forest Park | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Willard Elem School River Forest | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL River Forest | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| THE FIELD SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| PACTT LEARNING CENTER Oak Park | 1.0 mi | — |
| CHOSEN ONES LEARNING CENTER Forest Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST VINCENT FERRER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL River Forest | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Forest Park Middle School Forest Park | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Field Stevenson Elem School Forest Park | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Proviso East High School Maywood | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School Oak Park | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL River Forest | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Emerson Elem School Maywood | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60305 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,711
Median Home Value
$676,900
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
Population
11,489
College Educated
73.4%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
40.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Algonquin Road Elem School Fox River Grove, IL | 8.1 |
| Durand Elem School Durand, IL | 8.1 |
| Fabyan Elementary School Geneva, IL | 8.1 |
| LEARN 10 Charter School North Chicago, IL | 8.1 |
| Lincoln Prairie School Hoffman Estates, IL | 8.1 |
| Monroe Elem School Bartonville, IL | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Luke School
What grades does St Luke School serve?
St Luke School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Luke School?
St Luke School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Luke School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Luke School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Luke School rank in IL?
St Luke School ranks #45 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Luke School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Luke School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Luke School a private school?
Yes, St Luke 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 Luke School a religious school?
St Luke School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 366-8587
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