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#436 of 716 private schools in IL
St Walter School
Elementary School
11741 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#436 of 716
In Chicago
#115 of 162
public schools
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St Walter School
Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Walter School
St Walter School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St Walter School serves approximately 123 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Walter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 123 students, St Walter 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 Walter 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
BetaHow St Walter School compares to 472 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Walter School (this school) | 5.9 |
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr | 7.2 |
| Esmond Elem School | 5.2 |
| Clissold Elem School | 4.3 |
| Colemon J Elem Academy | 5.6 |
| Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy | 4.8 |
| Whistler Elem School | 5.1 |
| Cassell Elem School | 4.4 |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School | 9.2 |
| White Elem Career Academy | 4.8 |
| Higgins Elem Community Academy | 3.4 |
| Mount Greenwood Elem School | 7.9 |
| Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci Ctr | 5.0 |
| Sutherland Elem School | 4.0 |
| Mount Vernon Elem School | 4.7 |
| Dunne Technology Acad Elem Sch | 4.5 |
| Brown R Elem Community Acad | 4.5 |
| Haley Elem Academy | 6.1 |
| Metcalfe Elem Community Academy | 3.9 |
| Garvey M Elem School | 3.5 |
| Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School | 3.3 |
Showing 20 of 472 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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
11741 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60643
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Walter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST WALTER ST BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Blue Island), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Burr Oak Academy (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Calumet Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr Chicago | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Paul Revere Intermediate School Blue Island | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Blue Island | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Paul Revere Primary School Blue Island | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Clissold Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Esmond Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Meadow Lane School Merrionette Park | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Morgan Park High School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Everett F Kerr Middle School Blue Island | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Colemon J Elem Academy Chicago | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| ST WALTER ST BENEDICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blue Island | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem Academy Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School Chicago | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) Blue Island | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Whittier Elementary School Blue Island | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Cassell Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Burr Oak Academy Calumet Park | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Whistler Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Burr Oak Elem School Calumet Park | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| George Washington Elementary Sch Alsip | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60643 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,015
Median Home Value
$233,900
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
Population
47,802
College Educated
39.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
42.9
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| ANNUNCIATA SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| CHICAGO WEST SIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago, IL | 5.9 |
| Carlock Elem School Carlock, IL | 5.9 |
| Daniel Burnham Elem School Cicero, IL | 5.9 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Monticello, IL | 5.9 |
| HADI SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Schaumburg, IL | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Walter School
What grades does St Walter School serve?
St Walter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend St Walter School?
St Walter School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Walter School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Walter School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Walter School rank in IL?
St Walter School ranks #436 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Walter School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Walter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Walter School a private school?
Yes, St Walter 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 Walter School a religious school?
St Walter School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 445-8850
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