Bethesda International Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
6803 N Campbell Ave 1, Chicago, IL 60645
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Illinois
- One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Bethesda International Academy is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 50 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 7.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Bethesda International Academy
What grades does Bethesda International Academy serve?
Bethesda International Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Bethesda International Academy?
About 50 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bethesda International Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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