Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ryan Banks Academy
About the School
- Masters Academy opened its doors in September, 2006, to address the needs of children growing up in inner city Chicago.
- Academy's mission is to provide quality, Christian education to urban children in an academic setting that is both Christ-Centered and biblically based.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ryan Banks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ryan Banks Academy?
The application deadline for Ryan Banks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ryan Banks Academy located?
Ryan Banks Academy is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ryan Banks Academy is Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chicago Sda Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7008 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
7120 S Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-3811
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Church of God
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Church of God
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students
Sports: 12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Christian
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7008 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
7120 S Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-3811
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Church of God
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7008 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
7120 S Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-3811
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,212 students
Sports: 12
1362 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-9450
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
5467 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 667-1142
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
9190.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Central School
(Math: 49%)
410 Mccarthy Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9191.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
9191.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
River Valley School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9191.1 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6036 Blodgett Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5830
9191.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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