Very Good
#100 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 14% of private schools
St Therese School West
Middle School · Chicago, IL
A private middle school in Chicago, IL serving grades 6th – 8th.
2800 S QUINN ST, Chicago, IL 60608
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Therese School West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,704
Median home value
$341,500
Median rent
$1,208/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Academy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Daystar AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–11 | 1.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Chicago LighthousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Acad-mckinley PKCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 853 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Therese School West is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Therese School West
St Therese School West is a private middle school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 99 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Therese School West
What grades does St Therese School West serve?
St Therese School West serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St Therese School West?
St Therese School West has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Therese School West?
The student-teacher ratio at St Therese School West is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Therese School West rank in IL?
St Therese School West ranks #100 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Therese School West's MySchoolScout rating?
St Therese School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School West a private school?
Yes, St Therese School West 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 School West a religious school?
St Therese School West has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- 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) 326-6243
- Area population (ZIP 60608)
- 81,459
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 60608; 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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