Meca Elementary Christian School, an independent, parent-governed school, offers an exemplary education based on biblical values to children of Christian families, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ.
We will seek to acquire leadership, service, stewardship and worship.
It is our goal to instruct students; with the respect and love of God, the knowledge to become disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This will be evidenced through their lifestyle. Meca Elementary Christian School educational philosophy is based upon maximizing both the child's cognitive and spiritual development.
Our goal is for children to gain a Christian perspective and Biblical Worldview to think like Christ, act like Christ and be like Christ.
It is the mission of this society to establish and maintain a school distinctively Christian and Biblical in philosophy and methods, with the ultimate objective of producing Christian leadership for the Church and its mission and for children of the community.
Our goal is to reach children 3years to the 8th grade.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Meca Christian Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Meca Elementary Christian School, an independent, parent-governed school, offers an exemplary education based on biblical values to children of Christian families, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ. We will seek to acquire leadership, service, stewardship and worship. It is our goal to instruct students; with the respect and love of God, the knowledge to become disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This will be evidenced through their lifestyle. Meca Elementary Christian School educational philosophy is based upon maximizing both the child's cognitive and spiritual development. Our goal is for children to gain a Christian perspective and Biblical Worldview to think like Christ, act like Christ and be like Christ. It is the mission of this society to establish and maintain a school distinctively Christian and Biblical in philosophy and methods, with the ultimate objective of producing Christian leadership for the Church and its mission and for children of the community. Our goal is to reach children 3years to the 8th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for Meca Christian Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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