Downers Grove Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Downers Grove, IL
929 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Downers Grove
- Serving families in Downers Grove since at least 2011
In Downers Grove, Illinois, Downers Grove Christian School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 153 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 153
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 68 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% 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
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
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 Downers Grove Christian School
What grades does Downers Grove Christian School serve?
Downers Grove Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Downers Grove Christian School?
About 153 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Downers Grove Christian School?
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