South Side Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–7
Peoria, IL
3523 W Hill St, Peoria, IL 61605
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in Illinois
- Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2019–20
South Side Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Peoria, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 96 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 78% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–7
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 11.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 51 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% 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 2019–20.
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 South Side Christian Academy
What grades does South Side Christian Academy serve?
South Side Christian Academy serves grades K–7.
How many students attend South Side Christian Academy?
About 96 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Side Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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