Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,600
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lancaster Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,600
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lancaster Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
discount for additional children from the same family, and early payment in full
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
School Notes
- Lancaster Christian School is a small Christian School offering daily Bible study & prayer, weekly chapel, along with regular school curriculum. Each class room has a small student to teacher ratio. We accept students at all times throughout the school year. We also serve a hot lunch for students who do not wish to bring their own. We take field trips as classes and as an entire school.
- Students that attend our school are required to have the same physical and other health exams done as IL state law requires.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lancaster Christian School cost?
Lancaster Christian School's tuition is approximately $1,600 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lancaster Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Lancaster Christian School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Lancaster Christian School?
The application deadline for Lancaster Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 4/23/2018
The manner at which the students are encouraged to be creative, imaginative and optimistic is unmatched by any facility around it. My children came to LCS from the public school system and have loved this change since day one, coming home with so many positive stories on a daily basis. The entire staff is caring, heartfelt and personable. An amazing ground for higher learning!
5 7/24/2015
Lancaster Christian School has become one of the greatest school around. The teachers are the best and we are blessed to have them. I would tell the world about our school if I could because its the top learning school around for miles. Our parents are happy and they keep coming back each year.
5 1/8/2013
Great alternative to the public school system! The kids are taught using the ABeka program and the school has the AR program. Students are taught Christian values every day!
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