Very Good
#113 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 16% of private schools
William M Bedell Area Resource Center
School
400 S MAIN, Wood River, IL 62095
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
7.6
Grades
UG – UG
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#113 of 716
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William M Bedell Area Resource Center
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About William M Bedell Area Resource Center
William M Bedell Area Resource Center is a private school in Wood River, IL. William M Bedell Area Resource Center serves approximately 70 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. William M Bedell Area Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 70 students, William M Bedell Area Resource Center 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 8.8:1 students to teachers, William M Bedell Area Resource Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
William M Bedell Area Resource Center 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 William M Bedell Area Resource Center compares to the 3 public schools in Wood River, IL
Student Demographics
All Schools in Wood River
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| William M Bedell Area Resource Center (this school) | 7.6 |
| Lewis-Clark Elem School | 6.0 |
| Lewis-Clark Jr High School | 4.2 |
| East Alton-Wood River High Sch | 6.4 |
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
400 S MAIN, Wood River, IL 62095
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William M Bedell Area Resource Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST MARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Alton), with a comparable rating. Another option is MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Alton), with a comparable rating. Additionally, East Alton-Wood River High Sch (rated 6.4/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Wood River, see our Wood River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark Elem School Wood River | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Lewis-Clark Jr High School Wood River | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| East Alton-Wood River High Sch Wood River | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Washington Elem School East Alton | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| East Alton Middle School East Alton | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Eastwood Elem School East Alton | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Hartford Elem School Hartford | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Central Intermediate School Roxana | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Roxana Junior High School Roxana | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Roxana Sr High School Roxana | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| South Primary School South Roxana | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| East Elementary School Alton | 3.8 mi | 5.2 |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Alton | 4.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Civic Memorial High School Bethalto | 4.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Alton Middle School Alton | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Bethalto | 4.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Bethalto East Primary School Bethalto | 4.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Lovejoy Elem School Alton | 4.9 mi | 3.6 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Alton | 4.7 mi | 7.0 |
| OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Bethalto | 5.2 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 62095 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,641
Median Home Value
$106,700
Median Rent
$919/mo
Population
10,780
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
38.2
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| NORTH LOVE CHRISTIAN Rockford, IL | 7.6 |
| THE WINSTON KNOLLS SCHOOL Hoffman Estates, IL | 7.6 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aurora, IL | 7.8 |
| LT JOSEPH P KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Tinley Park, IL | 7.9 |
| MONTESSORI PRIVATE ACADEMY Rockford, IL | 7.9 |
| NORTHSHORE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Chicago, IL | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William M Bedell Area Resource Center
What grades does William M Bedell Area Resource Center serve?
William M Bedell Area Resource Center serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend William M Bedell Area Resource Center?
William M Bedell Area Resource Center has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M Bedell Area Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at William M Bedell Area Resource Center is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does William M Bedell Area Resource Center rank in IL?
William M Bedell Area Resource Center ranks #113 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is William M Bedell Area Resource Center's MySchoolScout rating?
William M Bedell Area Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William M Bedell Area Resource Center a private school?
Yes, William M Bedell Area Resource Center 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 William M Bedell Area Resource Center a religious school?
No, William M Bedell Area Resource Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 217 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (618) 251-2175
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