Foursquare Christian School

2926 Commercial Ave. Po Box 9, South Chicago, IL, 60412-0604
Tel: (708)756-3566
Grades: PK - 8 | 270 students
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Foursquare Christian School offers a Christian Education with classes from pre-kindergarten thru the eighth grade. Mission Statement The mission of Cornerstone Christian School is to educate our students for life through the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to help them develop enduring Christian values in a loving, child-centered environment. School Community: Affiliated with Foursquare Full Gospel Church, Cornerstone School has been serving the South Suburbs of Chicago since 1973. The composition of our student body reflects the ethnic diversity of the communities we serve. Our current enrollment for preschool through eight grade is 370 students. The mission of Cornerstone Christian School is to educate our students for life through the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to help them develop enduring Christian values in a loving, child-centered environment. The A Beka Book Curriculum used since 1973 provides a strong foundation for excellence in Christian education. Standardized Testing: The Stanford Achievement Test is given to every student in grades 1-8 each Spring. The scores are compiled by computer and show conclusively that students enrolled at Cornerstone for several years perform above the national average. Sports and Extra curricular Cornerstone offers four sports within the Great Lakes Athletic Conference. The league consists of five Christian Schools in the Chicago area for grades 5-8.

School Overview:
Foursquare Christian School
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Student Body
Total Students 270 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 99% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Foursquare Christian School offers a Christian Education with classes from pre-kindergarten thru the eighth grade. Mission Statement The mission of Cornerstone Christian School is to educate our students for life through the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to help them develop enduring Christian values in a loving, child-centered environment. School Community: Affiliated with Foursquare Full Gospel Church, Cornerstone School has been serving the South Suburbs of Chicago since 1973. The composition of our student body reflects the ethnic diversity of the communities we serve. Our current enrollment for preschool through eight grade is 370 students. The mission of Cornerstone Christian School is to educate our students for life through the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to help them develop enduring Christian values in a loving, child-centered environment. The A Beka Book Curriculum used since 1973 provides a strong foundation for excellence in Christian education. Standardized Testing: The Stanford Achievement Test is given to every student in grades 1-8 each Spring. The scores are compiled by computer and show conclusively that students enrolled at Cornerstone for several years perform above the national average. Sports and Extra curricular Cornerstone offers four sports within the Great Lakes Athletic Conference. The league consists of five Christian Schools in the Chicago area for grades 5-8.

    • Profile last updated: 04/10/2013

Nearby Schools:

Foursquare Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Salem Ranch
Gr. 7-12 | 8.9 mi. away
St Marys School
Gr. K-9 | 11 mi. away
Pontiac Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 15.3 mi. away
Open Door Of Hope Christian Academy
Gr. K-4 | 18.8 mi. away
Cornerstone Christian Academy of McLean Co.
Gr. PK-12 | 19.3 mi. away

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