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#500 of 716 private schools in IL
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago
High School · Chicago, IL
A private high school in Chicago, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
3635 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659
- 6.3:1 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 Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,033
Median home value
$358,800
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60659; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cics - Northtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Gedola of the Midwest/yeshiva Eitz ChaimPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–11 | 0.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Lubavitch Girls High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago is listed in Chicago, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago is a private high school in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 67 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago
What grades does Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago serve?
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago?
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago?
The student-teacher ratio at Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago rank in IL?
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago ranks #500 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago's MySchoolScout rating?
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago a private school?
Yes, Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago is a private all-boys school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago a religious school?
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 465-0419
- Area population (ZIP 60659)
- 42,008
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 60659; 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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