Daystar Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Chicago, IL
1550 S State St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60605
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
- Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 104% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Chicago, Illinois, Daystar Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 271 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Illinois. Enrollment is up about 104% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 271
- Teachers
- 36.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 160 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Christian schools in Illinois (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of Christian schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 81 Christian 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 Daystar Academy
What grades does Daystar Academy serve?
Daystar Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Daystar Academy?
About 271 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Daystar Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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