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Circle Academy

1204 N Division Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Circle Academy in Urbana, IL, serves 64 students from grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 9 educators.
Circle Academy reflects racial and ethnic diversity, with 54.55% of its students representing students of color.
As a small, co鈥揺ducational program, Circle Academy offers education for children and teens in a city community environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$0 (funded through agencies)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Circle Academy?
The application deadline for Circle Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Champaign County, IL is $9,850 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Champaign County, IL is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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