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#292 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 41% of private schools
St Mary of the Lake School
Elementary School · Chicago, IL
A private elementary school in Chicago, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1026 W BUENA AVE, Chicago, IL 60613
- 12.1:1 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.
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Where St Mary of the Lake School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- 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
$91,351
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,616/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
37.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60613; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennemann Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Courtenay Elem Language Arts CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Disney Elem Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,416 | Compare → |
| Greeley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 434 | 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 Mary of the Lake School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary of the Lake School
St Mary of the Lake School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary of the Lake School
What grades does St Mary of the Lake School serve?
St Mary of the Lake School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary of the Lake School?
St Mary of the Lake School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Lake School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary of the Lake School rank in IL?
St Mary of the Lake School ranks #292 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Mary of the Lake School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary of the Lake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 of the Lake School a private school?
Yes, St Mary of the Lake 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 Mary of the Lake School a religious school?
St Mary of the Lake School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (312) 534-5232
- Area population (ZIP 60613)
- 51,334
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 60613; 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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