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#67 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 9% of private schools

St Matthew School

Elementary School · Glendale Heights, IL

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

Private

1555 GLEN ELLYN RD 1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

  • 11:1 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)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index72%
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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Enrollment119
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Matthew 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale Heights), 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

$81,996

Median home value

$249,300

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White37.0%
Hispanic28.6%
Asian20.2%
Two or More14.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
G Stanley Hall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.4 mi329Compare →
Reskin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.4 mi335Compare →
Kindercare Learning Center #865Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–61.1 mi28Compare →
Queen Bee SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK1.1 mi93Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Matthew School is listed in Glendale Heights, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Matthew School

St Matthew School is a private elementary school in Glendale Heights, IL, serving approximately 119 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Matthew School

What grades does St Matthew School serve?

St Matthew School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Matthew School?

St Matthew School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Matthew School?

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

How does St Matthew School rank in IL?

St Matthew School ranks #67 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Matthew School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Matthew School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Matthew School a private school?

Yes, St Matthew 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 Matthew School a religious school?

St Matthew School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
119
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Area population (ZIP 60139)
32,954
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
35.5
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 60139; 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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