Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bear Creek School
About the School
- Bear Creek School in Tuscola, IL, serves 36 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teachers.
- Established in 1988, Bear Creek School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
- Annual tuition is $30,300, with access to 13 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
- The school is located near other private schools within 10 miles, including Pleasant View School and Prairie Lane Amish School.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,300
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bear Creek School cost?
Bear Creek School's tuition is approximately $30,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Bear Creek School?
The application deadline for Bear Creek School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bear Creek School is Pleasant View School (7.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Prairie Mennonite School (8.5 miles away)
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Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK
Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
3901 N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 352-7201
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
2001 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-6000
Distance: 20.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Baptist
2106 E Windsor Ln
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 367-2262
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Amish
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK
Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 12.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
101 E Church St
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
311 E Madison St
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-2309
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1403 Regency Drive East
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 356-1818
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
9025.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
9026.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
9026.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
9028.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
9028.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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