Bear Creek School (2026 Profile)

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Bear Creek School

556 N County Road 325 E
Tuscola, IL 61953

Tel: (217) 578-2259

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Bear Creek School in Tuscola, IL, serves 36 coâ€“ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.

The school operates with a studentâ€“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)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 36 students
Yearly Tuition: $30,300
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1988

Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$30,300

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School Notes

School Motto: CREDO UT INTELLIGAM

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 36 students
Yearly Tuition: $30,300
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).