Very Good
#129 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 18% of private schools
The Field School
Elementary School · Oak Park, IL
A private elementary school in Oak Park, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
931 LAKE ST, Oak Park, IL 60301
- 10.9:1 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 The Field School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,941/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), 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
$103,448
Median home value
$230,300
Median rent
$2,295/mo
College educated
79%
Homeownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcuin Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Pactt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Intercultural Montessori Language SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Field School is listed in Oak Park, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Field School
The Field School is a private elementary school in Oak Park, IL, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Field School
What grades does The Field School serve?
The Field School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Field School?
The Field School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Field School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Field School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Field School rank in IL?
The Field School ranks #129 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is The Field School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Field 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 The Field School a private school?
Yes, The Field School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Field School a religious school?
The Field School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 434-5811
- Area population (ZIP 60301)
- 3,508
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 60301; 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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