Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Side Christian Academy
About the School
- South Side Christian Academy in Peoria, IL, serves 54 students in kindergarten through third grade within a suburban community setting.
- The school maintains a student–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 K–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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
South Side Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Side Christian Academy?
The application deadline for South Side Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Side Christian Academy is New Life Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is King's Kids/south Side Mission (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students
Catholic
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
20.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
21.2 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
26.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
26.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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