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St Pius V School

Elementary School

1919 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

Private

Enrollment

133

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#501 of 716

In Chicago

#129 of 162

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St Pius V School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy

7.2/10

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6.4/10

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About St Pius V School

St Pius V School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St Pius V School serves approximately 133 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius V School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.6 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 133 students, St Pius V School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Pius V School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pius V School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
This School
vs
15.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
133
This School
vs
490
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 99.2% vs 0%
White 0.8% vs 0%
St Pius V School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Pius V School (this school) 5.6
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy 7.2
Pilsen Elem Community Academy 4.9
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las 6.5
Perez Elem School 5.9
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences 7.7
Whittier Elem School 6.0
Jungman Elem School 7.5
Walsh Elem School 3.4
STEM Magnet Academy Elem 9.2
Pickard Elem School 8.2
Smyth J Elem School 5.6
Ruiz Elem School 5.8
Finkl Elem School 5.7
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd 7.9
Holden Elem School 8.1
Chicago World Language Academy 5.8
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch 7.9
Plamondon Elem School 5.9
Irving Elem School 3.4
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad 7.9

Showing 20 of 503 schools. View all schools in Chicago

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 2%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 133
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 99.2%
White 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1919 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pius V School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. STEM Magnet Academy Elem (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is URBAN PRAIRIE WALDORF SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, URBAN PRAIRIE (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy Chicago 0.1 mi 7.2
Juarez Community Academy HS Chicago 0.2 mi 6.4
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las Chicago 0.3 mi 6.5
Pilsen Elem Community Academy Chicago 0.3 mi 4.9
Perez Elem School Chicago 0.4 mi 5.9
ST PROCOPIUS SCHOOL Chicago 0.5 mi 6.0
Whittier Elem School Chicago 0.5 mi 6.0
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences Chicago 0.5 mi 7.7
URBAN PRAIRIE Chicago 0.7 mi 8.2
URBAN PRAIRIE WALDORF SCHOOL Chicago 0.7 mi 8.3
Chicago Technology Academy HS Chicago 0.6 mi 5.3
STEM Magnet Academy Elem Chicago 0.9 mi 9.2
Jungman Elem School Chicago 0.7 mi 7.5
CHICAGO LIGHTHOUSE Chicago 0.9 mi
Noble St Chtr-UIC College Prep Chicago 0.9 mi 5.1
Smyth J Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 5.6
CHILDREN OF PEACE SCHOOL Chicago 1.1 mi 8.0
CITY GARDEN WALDORF SCHOOL Chicago 0.9 mi
Ruiz Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 5.8
ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP Chicago 1.1 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60608 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,704

Median Home Value

$341,500

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Population

81,459

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Avg Commute

30.1 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

34.6

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Brownell Elem School Chicago, IL 5.6
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Childs Elem School Robbins, IL 5.6
Colemon J Elem Academy Chicago, IL 5.6
Crown Elem Comm Acd Fine Arts Ctr Chicago, IL 5.6
Dallas City Elem School Dallas City, IL 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pius V School

What grades does St Pius V School serve?

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

How many students attend St Pius V School?

St Pius V School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius V School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius V School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius V School rank in IL?

St Pius V School ranks #501 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Pius V School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius V 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 Pius V School a private school?

Yes, St Pius V 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 Pius V School a religious school?

St Pius V School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
67 Good Transit
Bike Score
95 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
133
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County

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