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#169 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 24% of private schools

St Philip Lutheran School

Elementary School · Chicago, IL

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

Private

2500 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60659

  • 5.5:1 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 Ratio5.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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Enrollment36
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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 Philip Lutheran 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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

$70,033

Median home value

$358,800

Median rent

$1,391/mo

College educated

40.2%

Homeownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Two or More41.7%
White33.3%
Asian11.1%
Black8.3%
Hispanic5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jamieson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–80.4 mi824Compare →
Budlong Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–80.6 mi743Compare →
Northshore Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–90.6 mi62Compare →
Chappell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–80.7 mi564Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Philip Lutheran School is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Philip Lutheran School

St Philip Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Philip Lutheran School

What grades does St Philip Lutheran School serve?

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

How many students attend St Philip Lutheran School?

St Philip Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philip Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philip Lutheran School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philip Lutheran School rank in IL?

St Philip Lutheran School ranks #169 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Philip Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philip Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Philip Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Philip Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Philip Lutheran School a religious school?

St Philip Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Area population (ZIP 60659)
42,008
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
36.9
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 60659; 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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