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#333 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 46% of private schools

Ucan Academy

School

3110 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

Private

Enrollment

55

Student-Teacher

6.9:1

Score

6.5

Grades

3rd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#333 of 716

In Chicago

#91 of 162

public schools

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Ucan Academy

6.5/10

School in Chicago · grades 3rd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Yccs-association House

6.2/10

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3.5/10

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About Ucan Academy

Ucan Academy is a private school in Chicago, IL. Ucan Academy serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ucan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it comparesOn par with IL schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 55 students, Ucan Academy 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.

At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Ucan Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ucan Academy 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

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How Ucan Academy compares to 626 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
55
This School
vs
519
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 69.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 25.5% vs 0%
White 3.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Ucan Academy Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Ucan Academy (this school) 6.5
YCCS-Association House 6.2
Polaris Elem Charter Academy 3.5
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS 6.8
Chicago HS for the Arts 7.5
YCCS-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican 5.9
Morton Elem Career Academy 4.4
Westinghouse High School 7.6
Casals Elem School 8.1
Lowell Elem School 5.5
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad 6.6
LEARN Charter Excel Campus 7.6
LEARN Chtr - 7th Campus 7.0
LEARN Chtr - Middle School 6.5
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps 8.2
Ward L Elem School 3.4
Chopin Elem School 3.3
Erie Elem Charter School 3.9
Cameron Elem School 5.8
Beidler Elem School 3.7
Raby High School 6.0

Showing 20 of 626 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 46%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.4 / 10
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Enrollment 55
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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)

Black 69.1%
Hispanic 25.5%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3110 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ucan Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Casals Elem School (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westinghouse High School (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
YCCS-Association House Chicago 0.3 mi 6.2
Polaris Elem Charter Academy Chicago 0.4 mi 3.5
YCCS-West Town Academy Alt HS Chicago 0.5 mi 6.8
Morton Elem Career Academy Chicago 0.6 mi 4.4
Westinghouse High School Chicago 0.6 mi 7.6
Chicago HS for the Arts Chicago 0.5 mi 7.5
YCCS-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican Chicago 0.6 mi 5.9
Lowell Elem School Chicago 0.7 mi 5.5
LEARN Chtr - Middle School Chicago 0.7 mi 6.5
LEARN Charter Excel Campus Chicago 0.7 mi 7.6
LEARN Chtr - 7th Campus Chicago 0.7 mi 7.0
Casals Elem School Chicago 0.7 mi 8.1
Beidler Elem School Chicago 0.9 mi 3.7
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark MS Acad Chicago 0.7 mi 6.6
Erie Elem Charter School Chicago 0.8 mi 3.9
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Chicago 0.8 mi 8.2
Cameron Elem School Chicago 0.8 mi 5.8
Ward L Elem School Chicago 0.8 mi 3.4
Cather Elem School Chicago 1.0 mi 3.7
Chopin Elem School Chicago 0.8 mi 3.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60622 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$124,852

Median Home Value

$622,900

Median Rent

$1,932/mo

Population

53,696

College Educated

72.8%

Homeownership

42%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Median Age

32.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ucan Academy

What grades does Ucan Academy serve?

Ucan Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Ucan Academy?

Ucan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucan Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ucan Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ucan Academy rank in IL?

Ucan Academy ranks #333 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Ucan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ucan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ucan Academy a private school?

Yes, Ucan Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ucan Academy a religious school?

No, Ucan Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
67 Good Transit
Bike Score
86 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County

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