#1 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Naperville Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
A+Overall grade126 students6 students per teacher
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Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Midwest. Top 36 of 36 schools.
#2 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
St. John Paul II Classical Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Lincoln Park, MI
A+Overall grade93 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Acacia Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Christian schools in Indiana
Kokomo, IN
A+Overall grade67 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Agape Christi Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie, MN
AOverall grade121 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Clapham School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
AOverall grade145 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Trinity Academy Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Illinois
Industry, IL
A-Overall grade91 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Calvary Classical Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–10
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Minnesota
Saint Cloud, MN
A-Overall grade64 students6 students per teacher
#8 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Three Oaks Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Decatur
Decatur, IN
A-Overall grade70 students6 students per teacher
#9 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Providence Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Saint Louis, MO
A-Overall grade150 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Covenant Classical School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of 4 Christian schools in Naperville
Naperville, IL
B+Overall grade109 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Cyprus Classical Academy
Independent school · Ungraded
The only independent school in Burnsville
Burnsville, MN
B+Overall grade60 students6 students per teacher
#12 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Providence Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
B+Overall grade208 students9 students per teacher
#13 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Whitefield Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Kansas City, MO
B+Overall grade227 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Providence Academy
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Parma
Parma, OH
B+Overall grade73 students9 students per teacher
#15 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Trinitas Classical School
Religious school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Grand Rapids, MI
B+Overall grade77 students8 students per teacher
#16 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Cornerstone Classical School
Calvinist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Salina
Salina, KS
B+Overall grade110 students9 students per teacher
#17 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Bloomfield Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Bloomfield Hills
Bloomfield Hills, MI
BOverall grade162 students9 students per teacher
#18 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Veritas Prep Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 4–11
One of 2 Christian schools in Dublin
Dublin, OH
BOverall grade62 students11 students per teacher
#19 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Veritas Classical Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Marietta, OH
BOverall grade103 students29 students per teacher
#20 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Legacy Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–7
One of 4 Christian schools in Branson
Branson, MO
BOverall grade103 students10 students per teacher
#21 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Clear Lake Classical
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Clear Lake, IA
BOverall grade135 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Classical School of Wichita
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wichita, KS
BOverall grade449 students10 students per teacher
#23 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
Cair Paravel Latin School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Topeka
Topeka, KS
BOverall grade432 students12 students per teacher
#24 Best Classical Schools in the Midwest
School of the Ozarks
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Point Lookout, MO
BOverall grade284 students12 students per teacher
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