Southwest Chicago Christian Schools

10110 S Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453-0604
Tel: (708)388-7656
Grades: PK - 8 | 243 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 Schools
School Membership(s) Christian Schools International (CSI)
North Central Accreditation
Religious Affiliation Calvinist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1900
Student Body
Total Students 243 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 12% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 24 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(No uniforms; modest dress)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jun. 29
Tuition Notes Please call Admissions Office for details (708) 388-7656
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Wilma Persenaire
Admissions Associate Sandy Waterlander
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After-School Enrichment Classes Art Festivals
Basketball Cross Country
Interscholastic Sports Intramurals
Plays/Musicals Soccer
Track Volleyball
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • The SCCS private school system serves nearly 1,000 students among three campuses in the communities of Oak Lawn (Preschool-8), Tinley Park (K-8), and Chicago Christian High School- 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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