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#381 of 716 private schools in IL

St Therese Chinese Catholic School

Elementary School

247 W 23RD ST, Chicago, IL 60616

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

196

Student-Teacher

20:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

196

Student-Teacher

20:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#381 of 716

In Chicago

#101 of 162

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About St Therese Chinese Catholic School

St Therese Chinese Catholic School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St Therese Chinese Catholic School serves approximately 196 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. St Therese Chinese Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it comparesOn par with IL schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 196 students, St Therese Chinese Catholic 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 Therese Chinese Catholic 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.

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How St Therese Chinese Catholic School compares to 476 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

This School

15.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

196

This School

462

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 59.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.3% vs 0%

White 2% vs 0%

Black 2% vs 0%

St Therese Chinese Catholic School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Therese Chinese Catholic School (this school)	—	196	20:1	6.2
Haines Elem School	0.1 mi	482	13:1	8.8
National Teachers Elem Academy	0.3 mi	766	17.4:1	7.5
Ward J Elem School	0.5 mi	495	16:1	7.9
Drake Elem School	0.6 mi	301	13.1:1	4.8
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad	0.6 mi	529	18.2:1	7.9
Walsh Elem School	0.8 mi	242	9:1	3.4
Healy Elem School	0.9 mi	1,209	16.1:1	8.6
Jungman Elem School	1.1 mi	290	9.4:1	7.5
South Loop Elem School	1.1 mi	840	16.8:1	6.6
Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet	1.3 mi	396	11.3:1	4.3
Perez Elem School	1.3 mi	302	11.2:1	5.9
Holden Elem School	1.4 mi	429	13.4:1	8.1
Armour Elem School	1.4 mi	238	10.3:1	7.5
Smyth J Elem School	1.4 mi	366	11.1:1	5.6
Minnie Minoso Academy	1.4 mi	315	12.6:1	6.4
Pilsen Elem Community Academy	1.6 mi	223	10.6:1	4.9
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd	1.7 mi	532	13:1	7.9
James R Doolittle Academy	1.8 mi	257	17.1:1	5.9
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy	1.8 mi	416	12.6:1	7.2
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy	1.8 mi	314	13.7:1	4.4

Showing 20 of 476 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

C- 1.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 20:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,404

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 58%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 196

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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)

Asian 59.2%

Two or More 20.4%

Hispanic 16.3%

White 2.0%

Black 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

247 W 23RD ST, Chicago, IL 60616

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Therese Chinese Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Haines Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Healy Elem School (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ward J Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 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	Enrollment	Rating
Haines Elem School Chicago	0.1 mi	482	8.8
PUI TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.1 mi	80	6.4
PUI TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago	0.1 mi	113	6.2
National Teachers Elem Academy Chicago	0.3 mi	766	7.5
Ward J Elem School Chicago	0.5 mi	495	7.9
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Chicago	0.5 mi	334	5.4
ST JEROME SCHOOL Chicago	0.6 mi	118	7.9
Drake Elem School Chicago	0.6 mi	301	4.8
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago	0.6 mi	529	7.9
DAYSTAR ACADEMY Chicago	0.7 mi	296	7.8
MCKINLEY LAKESIDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Chicago	0.8 mi	146	4.7
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago	0.8 mi	96	6.5
Healy Elem School Chicago	0.9 mi	1,209	8.6
OLD ST MARYS SCHOOL Chicago	0.9 mi	421	7.6
Walsh Elem School Chicago	0.8 mi	242	3.4
CITY GARDEN WALDORF SCHOOL Chicago	0.9 mi	7	—
South Loop Elem School Chicago	1.1 mi	840	6.6
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS Chicago	1.1 mi	397	7.2
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Chicago	1.3 mi	132	4.9
ST THERESE SCHOOL WEST Chicago	1.1 mi	99	7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60616 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,841

Median Home Value

$387,300

Median Rent

$1,329/mo

Population

54,456

College Educated

52.9%

Homeownership

39.3%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

18.2%

Median Age

37.4

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DOWNERS GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downers Grove, IL	135	6.2
Hudson Elem School Hudson, IL	230	6.2
Jean McNair Elementary School Winnebago, IL	259	6.2
Lincoln Elem School Clinton, IL	177	6.2
North Jacksonville School Jacksonville, IL	141	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Therese Chinese Catholic School

What grades does St Therese Chinese Catholic School serve?

St Therese Chinese Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Therese Chinese Catholic School?

St Therese Chinese Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Therese Chinese Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Therese Chinese Catholic School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Therese Chinese Catholic School rank in IL?

St Therese Chinese Catholic School ranks #381 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Therese Chinese Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Therese Chinese Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Therese Chinese Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Therese Chinese Catholic 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 Therese Chinese Catholic School a religious school?

St Therese Chinese Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 82 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 196
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (312) 326-2837

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