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Lions Math and Science Christian Academy

Baptist school · Grades K–8

Waukegan, IL

1011 Porter St, Waukegan, IL 60085

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Waukegan since at least 2011

In Waukegan, Illinois, Lions Math and Science Christian Academy is a Baptist private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 82 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 193% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
82
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 50% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    28’11–1251’13–1440’15–1632’17–1851’19–2066’21–2282’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded23
    K14
    113
    24
    39
    46
    53
    64
    74
    82

    Student body

    Black82%
    Two or more races12%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    White1%

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    What grades does Lions Math and Science Christian Academy serve?

    Lions Math and Science Christian Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Lions Math and Science Christian Academy?

    About 82 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

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