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Calvary Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

South Holland, IL

16300 State St, South Holland, IL 60473

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in South Holland since at least 2011

Calvary Academy is a Christian private school in South Holland, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 265 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
265
Teachers
22.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 145 girls, 120 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 96% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    318’11–12315’13–14325’15–16284’17–18249’19–20280’21–22265’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K33
    133
    236
    329
    427
    530
    630
    719
    828

    Student body

    Black92%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    White0%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

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    Questions about Calvary Academy

    What grades does Calvary Academy serve?

    Calvary Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Calvary Academy?

    About 265 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Academy?

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