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#459 of 716 private schools in IL

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High

Elementary School · Dixon, IL

A private elementary school in Dixon, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

704 S PEORIA AVE, Dixon, IL 61021

  • 13.1:1 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)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,179.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index35%
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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Enrollment161
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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 Mary Elementary and Jr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average651/100K

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

$65,719

Median home value

$144,800

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White79.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Two or More9.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.54–50.6 mi364Compare →
Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–11.2 mi444Compare →
Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.92–31.3 mi331Compare →

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 Mary Elementary and Jr. High is listed in Dixon, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Elementary and Jr. High

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High is a private elementary school in Dixon, IL, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Elementary and Jr. High

What grades does St Mary Elementary and Jr. High serve?

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary Elementary and Jr. High?

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary and Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary and Jr. High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Elementary and Jr. High rank in IL?

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High ranks #459 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Mary Elementary and Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Elementary and Jr. High a private school?

Yes, St Mary Elementary and Jr. High 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 Mary Elementary and Jr. High a religious school?

St Mary Elementary and Jr. High has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
161
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lee County
Area population (ZIP 61021)
22,690
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.9
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 61021; 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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