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#507 of 716 private schools in IL

St Petronille School

Elementary School · Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Private

425 PROSPECT AVE, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

  • 15.9:1 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)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
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)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
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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Enrollment452
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Petronille 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average635/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Ellyn), 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

$131,695

Median home value

$490,800

Median rent

$1,321/mo

College educated

63.7%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White86.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Two or More3.5%
Asian1.8%
Black1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Diamante Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi11Compare →
Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.6 mi548Compare →
Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.8 mi589Compare →
Forest Glen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.0 mi557Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

St Petronille School is listed in Glen Ellyn, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Petronille School

St Petronille School is a private elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Petronille School

What grades does St Petronille School serve?

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

How many students attend St Petronille School?

St Petronille School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Petronille School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Petronille School rank in IL?

St Petronille School ranks #507 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Petronille School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Petronille School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Petronille School a private school?

Yes, St Petronille 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 Petronille School a religious school?

St Petronille School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
452
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Area population (ZIP 60137)
38,754
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
40.9
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 60137; 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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