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#592 of 716 private schools in IL
St Malachy Elementary School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2252 W WASHINGTON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60612
- 13.2:1 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Malachy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,457
Median home value
$331,600
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dett Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Suder Montessori Elem Magnet SchlEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Mitchell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Brown W Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 268 | 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.
St Malachy Elementary School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Malachy Elementary School
St Malachy Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Malachy Elementary School
What grades does St Malachy Elementary School serve?
St Malachy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Malachy Elementary School?
St Malachy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Malachy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Malachy Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Malachy Elementary School rank in IL?
St Malachy Elementary School ranks #592 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Malachy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Malachy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Malachy Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Malachy 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 Malachy Elementary School a religious school?
St Malachy Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 733-2252
- Area population (ZIP 60612)
- 34,699
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60612; 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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