Ryan Banks Academy is a nonsectarian, co–ed private school in Chicago, IL, serving grades 7 through 10 within a large city community.
The school enrolls 25 students with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Chicago area.
Located 1.6 miles from downtown Chicago, Ryan Banks Academy offers a focused middle and early high school academic program.
Tuition information is not specified, but average private high school tuition in Chicago is approximately $19,207.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ryan Banks Academy is Charter School Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Visitation Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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Visitation Catholic School![Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!]( "Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!")
(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge Classical Academy
(Christian)
4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 891-5130
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
St. Gabriel Catholic School
(Catholic)
4500 S Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 268-6636
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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