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Faith Christian School

980 Iron Horse Pl
Monticello, IL 61856
FCS offers quality early childhood euducation featuring a phonics based reading program.
Distinctively Christian - each day begins with a Bible lesson & prayer.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Faith Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki , Navy Pants and Red, White or Blue shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments Aug - May
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Admissions Director
Theresa J Peterson
Admissions Associate
Rachel D Porter
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School Notes

  • FCS also offers a BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM for children who attend FCS and the public school. Monticello Bus Service buses the children to and from FCS to their school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Faith Christian School?
The application deadline for Faith Christian School is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,006 for elementary schools and $15,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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