Masters Academy opened its doors in September, 2006, to address the needs of children growing up in inner city Chicago.
Academy's mission is to provide quality, Christian education to urban children in an academic setting that is both Christ-Centered and biblically based.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-10
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ryan Banks Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-10
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ryan Banks Academy?
The application deadline for Ryan Banks Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ryan Banks Academy located?
Ryan Banks Academy is located in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Greater Grand Crossing.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Ryan Banks Academy is Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chicago Sda Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Chicago Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7008 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 873-3005
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Tuition listed
7120 S Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-3811
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-3811
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 20 students
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
1.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
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