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#206 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 29% of private schools

St Rita of Cascia School

Elementary School · Aurora, IL

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

Private

770 OLD INDIAN TRL, Aurora, IL 60506

  • 10.7:1 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)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index47%
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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Enrollment183
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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 Rita of Cascia 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,522/100K

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

$76,105

Median home value

$246,700

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic69.9%
White19.1%
Two or More8.2%
Asian2.2%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Smith Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.4 mi376Compare →
Fox Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–60.6 mi34Compare →
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev CtrEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.6 mi2Compare →
Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.8 mi511Compare →

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 Rita of Cascia School is listed in Aurora, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Rita of Cascia School

St Rita of Cascia School is a private elementary school in Aurora, IL, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Rita of Cascia School

What grades does St Rita of Cascia School serve?

St Rita of Cascia School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Rita of Cascia School?

St Rita of Cascia School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rita of Cascia School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Rita of Cascia School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Rita of Cascia School rank in IL?

St Rita of Cascia School ranks #206 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Rita of Cascia School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Rita of Cascia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Rita of Cascia School a private school?

Yes, St Rita of Cascia 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 Rita of Cascia School a religious school?

St Rita of Cascia School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Area population (ZIP 60506)
49,886
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
36
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 60506; 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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