Springfield Christian School vs. Calvary Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Springfield Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Calvary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Springfield Christian School (SCS) is a partnership ministry of West Side Christian Church.
The school was established in 1951 with one Kindergarten class; it has grown over the years to include 2 classes per grade, K through 8.
The mission of Springfield Christian School is to provide Biblically based, Christ-centered instruction to children in Kindergarten through eighth grade in order to prepare them spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally, with support from family and church, to walk in the wisdom of the Lord all the days of their lives.
Calvary Academy is a Christian school for kindergarten through twelfth grade students.
The Academy is committed to the furtherance of Christ and focuses on the individual's spiritual, physical and academic needs.
The mission of Calvary Academy is to provide primary and secondary education in a Christian environment.
Calvary Academy will provide an environment for each student to prepare, plan and pursue God's will for their lives: spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1977
Students Body
Total Students
385 students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
22
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
48
23
Grade 1 Students
51
20
Grade 2 Students
48
24
Grade 3 Students
38
24
Grade 4 Students
52
18
Grade 5 Students
43
25
Grade 6 Students
34
10
Grade 7 Students
29
10
Grade 8 Students
42
28
Grade 9 Students
-
19
Grade 10 Students
-
27
Grade 11 Students
-
19
Grade 12 Students
-
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
Number of AP Classes
n/a
1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:18
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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2022/23 Standard Tuition Costs:Pre-School (3 year old) -$1404 per student (2 days per week)
Pre-School (3 year old) - $2100 per student (3 days per week)
Jr. Kindergarten (4 year old) - $3536 per student
Elementary (K5 - 6th grade) - $5111 per student
Jr. High (7th - 8th grade) - $5550 per student
High School (9th - 12th grade) - $8216 per student
% on Financial Aid
n/a
24%
Admissions Director
n/a
Tina Antonacci
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jay Hinckley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6