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Heritage Baptist Academy

717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
Heritage Baptist Academy in Gays, IL, serves 19 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through 10th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 3 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Established with a Baptist orientation, Heritage Baptist Academy holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Nearby private schools include St. Johns Lutheran School and New Heights Academy, located within approximately 8 to 14 miles from Gays.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Heritage Baptist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • 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 $15,738 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).

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