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#301 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 42% of private schools

St Marys of Kickapoo

Elementary School · Edwards, IL

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

Private

9910 W KNOX ST, Edwards, IL 61528

  • 5.2:1 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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index8%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment47
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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 Marys of Kickapoo 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average380/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$182,424

Median home value

$305,300

College educated

63.7%

Homeownership

94.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61528; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White95.7%
Two or More4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charter Oak Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9K–44.5 mi342Compare →

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 Marys of Kickapoo is listed in Edwards, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marys of Kickapoo

St Marys of Kickapoo is a private elementary school in Edwards, IL, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys of Kickapoo

What grades does St Marys of Kickapoo serve?

St Marys of Kickapoo serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Marys of Kickapoo?

St Marys of Kickapoo has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys of Kickapoo?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys of Kickapoo is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marys of Kickapoo rank in IL?

St Marys of Kickapoo ranks #301 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Marys of Kickapoo's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys of Kickapoo 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 Marys of Kickapoo a private school?

Yes, St Marys of Kickapoo 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 Marys of Kickapoo a religious school?

St Marys of Kickapoo has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
47
Gender Split
72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Peoria County
Area population (ZIP 61528)
3,263
Area median age
41.5
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 61528; 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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