Very Good
#123 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 17% of private schools
St Thomas More Elementary School
Elementary School · Elgin, IL
A private elementary school in Elgin, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1625 W HIGHLAND AVE, Elgin, IL 60123
- 11.9:1 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 Thomas More Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K
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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
$86,762
Median home value
$242,200
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Creekside ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Illinois Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.8 mi | 1 | 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.
St Thomas More Elementary School is listed in Elgin, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas More Elementary School
St Thomas More Elementary School is a private elementary school in Elgin, IL, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas More Elementary School
What grades does St Thomas More Elementary School serve?
St Thomas More Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas More Elementary School?
St Thomas More Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas More Elementary School rank in IL?
St Thomas More Elementary School ranks #123 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Thomas More Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Thomas More Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas More Elementary 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 Thomas More Elementary School a religious school?
St Thomas More Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kane County
- Phone
- (847) 742-3959
- Area population (ZIP 60123)
- 48,821
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 60123; 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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