Very Good
#127 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 18% of private schools
Visitation Catholic School
Elementary School
900 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, IL 60609
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#127 of 716
In Chicago
#44 of 162
public schools
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Visitation Catholic School
Elementary School in Chicago · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Visitation Catholic School
Visitation Catholic School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. Visitation Catholic School serves approximately 124 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Visitation Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 124 students, Visitation Catholic 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.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Visitation Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Visitation Catholic 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 Visitation Catholic School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Visitation Catholic School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Holmes Elem School | 6.0 |
| Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts | 7.5 |
| KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus | 7.3 |
| Sherman Elem School | 5.2 |
| Libby Elem School | 6.3 |
| Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch | 3.5 |
| Langford A Elem School | 5.8 |
| Sherwood Elem School | 6.6 |
| Fulton Elem School | 6.8 |
| Hamline Elem School | 4.8 |
| CICS - Basil Campus | 6.5 |
| Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr | 3.8 |
| Kershaw Elem School | 4.6 |
| Henderson Elem School | 5.9 |
| Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct | 6.9 |
| Graham A Elem School | 4.1 |
| Carter Elem School | 6.0 |
| Daley Elem Academy | 5.0 |
| Bass Elem School | 5.2 |
| Beethoven Elem School | 4.1 |
Showing 20 of 503 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.
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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
900 W GARFIELD BLVD, Chicago, IL 60609
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Visitation Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sherwood Elem School (rated 6.6/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elem School Chicago | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts Chicago | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Sherman Elem School Chicago | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus Chicago | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch Chicago | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Libby Elem School Chicago | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| CS ACADEMY Chicago | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Langford A Elem School Chicago | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Tilden Career Communty Academy HS Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Richards Career Academy HS Chicago | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Sherwood Elem School Chicago | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| RYAN BANKS ACADEMY Chicago | 0.9 mi | — |
| RYAN BANKS ACADEMY Chicago | 0.9 mi | — |
| ACADEMY OF ST BENEDICT THE AFRICAN Chicago | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Hamline Elem School Chicago | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS Chicago | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Kershaw Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Graham A Elem School Chicago | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| CS ACADEMY COLLEGE PREP Chicago | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep Chicago | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60609 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,142
Median Home Value
$251,600
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
Population
64,268
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Visitation Catholic School
What grades does Visitation Catholic School serve?
Visitation Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Visitation Catholic School?
Visitation Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Visitation Catholic School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Visitation Catholic School rank in IL?
Visitation Catholic School ranks #127 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Visitation Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Visitation Catholic 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 Visitation Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Visitation Catholic 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 Visitation Catholic School a religious school?
Visitation Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- 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) 373-5200
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