Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park

17171 84th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477-0604
Tel: (708)429-7171
Grades: K - 8 | 356 students
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Southwest Chicago Christian School Association (SCCS) has been providing Christ-centered education on the Southwest side of Chicagoland for over 100 years. The mission of SCCS is to provide a high quality education program in the Reformed tradition emphasizing the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life, preparing students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and glorifying God by honoring Him in all aspects of life. The vision is to be a Christ-centered learning community intent on restoring God's world.

School Overview:
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
School Membership(s) Christian Schools International (CSI)
North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Calvinist
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Limited Assistance for Mild Learning Disabilities
Year Founded 1900
Student Body
Total Students 356 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 9% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 33%
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress Code Policy; modest attire)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 29
Tuition Notes Please contact Admissions for tuition information
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Wilma Persenaire
Admissions Associate Sandy Waterlander
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Soccer Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After School Care Art Festivals
Intramurals Plays/Musicals
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • The SCCS private school system serves about 1,000 students among three campuses in the communities of Oak Lawn (Preschool - 8), Tinley Park (K-8) and Palos Heights (9-12). Each school offers a broad educational program including core curricular subjects as well as Bible, art, music, computer science, physical education, and many co-curricular activities

    • Profile last updated: 09/21/2012

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