Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,900
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
El Vista Baptist Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,900
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
El Vista Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
jumper & school shirt; boys slacks & school shirt
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Second student in family $1100, 3rd child $750
Admissions Director
Pastor Joey Watt
School Notes
- El Vista Baptist Academy is our Christian Day School which offers instruction in K-4 through 7th grade.
- Since 1981, we have had the privilege and responsibility of ministering through the El Vista Baptist Academy.
- Deuteronomy 6:4ff and Ephesians 6:4 positively declare the Christian's duty to train our children in the ways of the Lord.
- Psalm 1 declares the negative, that we are not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly.
- The Faith Promise Plan for Missionary Giving is how El Vista supports missionaries at home and around the world.
- Through generous giving, we currently help support missionaries in places such as Togo, Mongolia, Canada, Haiti, Mexico, Navajo, Zambia, and several others.
- We also support the Bible Tracts ministry, Jewish Evangelism, and our Bible College students.
- Frequent missionary speakers and an annual Missionary Conference in October keep our hearts concerned for the lost around the world.
- El Vista Baptist Academy is our Christian Day School which offers instruction in K-4 through 7th grade. Since 1981, we have had the privilege and responsibility of ministering through the El Vista Baptist Academy. Deuteronomy 6:4ff and Ephesians 6:4 positively declare the Christian's duty to train our children in the ways of the Lord. Psalm 1 declares the negative, that we are not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly. The Faith Promise Plan for Missionary Giving is how El Vista supports missionaries at home and around the world. Through generous giving, we currently help support missionaries in places such as Togo, Mongolia, Canada, Haiti, Mexico, Navajo, Zambia, and several others. We also support the Bible Tracts ministry, Jewish Evangelism, and our Bible College students. Frequent missionary speakers and an annual Missionary Conference in October keep our hearts concerned for the lost around the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does El Vista Baptist Academy cost?
El Vista Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $1,900 for private students.
What schools are El Vista Baptist Academy often compared to?
El Vista Baptist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Lutheran School, Holy Family Parish School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for El Vista Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for El Vista Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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