Carra Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Matteson, IL
4747 Lincoln Mall Dr, Matteson, IL 60443
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- An independent school in Matteson
Carra Academy is an independent private school in Matteson, Illinois, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 31 students and around 9 students per teacher. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 198 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 31
- Teachers
- 3.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 16 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 198 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Carra Academy
What grades does Carra Academy serve?
Carra Academy serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Carra Academy?
About 31 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Carra Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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