Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Community Christian Alternative Academy
About the School
- Community Christian Alternative Academy in Chicago, IL serves 177 students in grades 10 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with 9 total teachers supporting its high school program.
- Community Christian Alternative Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood and supports a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- As part of the Alternative School Network, this Chicago alternative high school enrolls students in an urban community environment.
- The academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, reflecting a high percentage of students of color.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Community Christian Alternative Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Community Christian Alternative Academy?
The application deadline for Community Christian Alternative Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Community Christian Alternative Academy located?
Community Christian Alternative Academy is located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in North Lawndale.
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The nearest high school to Community Christian Alternative Academy is Providence St. Mel School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chicago West Side Christian School (0.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Christian
425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Christian
425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Christian
425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 547-9980
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
4651 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
5088 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-7505
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2228 S Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-0023
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
751 S Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 374-3148
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
1240 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-0663
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4217 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-5434
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Other Lutheran
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
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Top 10%10
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(630) 420-6400
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
9192.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9192.9 miles
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
9192.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9192.9 miles
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
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(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
9192.9 miles
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