South Side Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

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South Side Christian Academy

3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605

Tel: (309) 279-5753

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South Side Christian Academy in Peoria, IL, serves 54 students in kindergarten through third grade within a suburban community setting.

The school maintains a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.

South Side Christian Academy is affiliated with the Christian orientation and participates in other school associations.

The student body at this Peoria Kâ€“3 private school is 100 percent students of color, ranking it in the top 20% for diversity among Illinois private schools.

Tuition and acceptance rate details are consistent with local Peoria trends, where the average private elementary school tuition is approximately $15,024.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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South Side Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Peoria, IL is $15,024 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Peoria, IL is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).