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#696 of 716 private schools in IL

St Margaret Mary Catholic School

Elementary School · Algonquin, IL

A private elementary school in Algonquin, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

119 S HUBBARD ST, Algonquin, IL 60102

  • 20:1 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)
C-1.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
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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Enrollment180
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Margaret Mary Catholic 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algonquin), 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

$128,070

Median home value

$320,600

Median rent

$1,826/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian2.8%
Two or More2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eastview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–50.5 mi384Compare →
Algonquin Lakes Elem SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.2 mi395Compare →
Kenneth E Neubert Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.2 mi437Compare →

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 Margaret Mary Catholic School is listed in Algonquin, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Margaret Mary Catholic School

St Margaret Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Algonquin, IL, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Margaret Mary Catholic School

What grades does St Margaret Mary Catholic School serve?

St Margaret Mary Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Margaret Mary Catholic School?

St Margaret Mary Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Margaret Mary Catholic School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Margaret Mary Catholic School rank in IL?

St Margaret Mary Catholic School ranks #696 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Margaret Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Margaret Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Margaret Mary Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Margaret Mary Catholic 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 Margaret Mary Catholic School a religious school?

St Margaret Mary Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
180
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
McHenry County
Area population (ZIP 60102)
32,303
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
42
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 60102; 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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