Westminster Christian School

2700 W Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60124-0601
Tel: (847)695-0310
Grades: PK - 12 | 457 students
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Westminster Christian School has been providing Christ-centered education to the students and families of Chicago’s Northwest suburbs since 1978.  Located in Elgin, IL, Westminster Christian School offers an outstanding academic, fine arts, athletic and spiritual education.  Classes are available from preschool through 12th grade and provide:

     •  ACSI Accredited/ISBE Recognized
     •  Resource services available
     • 13:1 student/teacher ratio
     •  Financial assistance available
     •  Award-winning fine arts - visual and performing
     •  Quality IHSA sanctioned athletic programs (5th–12th grade)

Westminister Christian School is so much more than a school.  WCS inspires students in a grace-filled learning community to:
      Discover God and His creation
            Develop their unique gifts and abilities
                 Display Christ confidently in their lives

Visit our website or call Westminster Christian School to learn more.

School Overview:
Westminster Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia, learning disabilities (mild to moderate), ADHD, PDD/NOS, Mild Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Vision and Hearing impaired
Year Founded 1978
Student Body
Total Students 457 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 33%
Average Class Size 20 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
See Curriculum Guide on our website for a full listing of college/dual credit courses available.
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Modest and appropriate)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Preschool: Varies Elementary Tuition: $6790 Middle School Tuition: $7290 High School Tuition: $7590
% on Financial Aid 26%
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Beth Lindberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Crossroads (Compassion Ministry) Future Teachers of America
International Food Club Mission Trips
National Honor Society Newspaper
Outdoor Club Perfoming Arts
Science Olympiad Student Government
Worship Team/Chapel Yearbook

School Notes:

  • WCS, a ministry of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, was founded in 1978 and is located on 22 acres at the western edge of Elgin, just west of Randall Road. The instructional programs at WCS are traditional, teacher-directed, Christ-centered, core academic that use materials selected to reach goals and objectives developed by teachers and board committees through proper needs assessments. The program also includes instruction in art, music, computers, and physical education. The instructional program is defined as college preparatory with graduation requirements that exceed state prescriptions.

    • Profile last updated: 10/05/2012

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Related School News:

  • Moeller moves on from Westminster Christian
    posted on June 11, 2012 at 12:26:00 pm
    Westminster Christian baseball coach Jeff Moeller resigned last Monday, a decision announced to families of Westminster Christian School via an email from athletic director Rick Palmer on Sunday. ...
  • Hoops and heroes
    posted on February 27, 2011 at 09:26:00 pm
    Students at Westminster Christian School in Elgin recently completed a fundraising event to benefit military families. Students at the school raised some $4,000 for the Free Throws for Heroes ...

Nearby Schools:

Westminster Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Harvest Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.7 mi. away
The Learning Tree Inc
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away
Highland Christian Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 1.2 mi. away
St Thomas More Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 1.9 mi. away
South Street KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away

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