Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Word Of Life Christian Academy
About the School
- Word Of Life Christian Academy in Granite City, IL, is a co–ed suburb–based private school offering education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
- The school has a total enrollment of 23 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 5 teachers.
- Word Of Life Christian Academy follows a Pentecostal orientation and serves a diverse student population with 13% students of color.
- As a suburban K–12 private school, it provides small class sizes suited for families seeking individualized attention.
- Nearby Granite City schools include Central Baptist School and St. Elizabeth Elementary School, providing additional K–12 and elementary options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Word Of Life Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Word Of Life Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Word Of Life Christian Academy is Central Baptist School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Elizabeth Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Baptist
3940 Highway 111
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0964
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Catholic
1900 Saint Clair Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-5500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Catholic
2300 Pontoon Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 877-3300
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4405 State Route 162
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2508
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
10600 Bellfontaine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 395-1200
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
1650 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 741-0400
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 818 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 854 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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