Calvary Academy has made a commitment to Christian Education. The mission of our school is to provide our students with maximum spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development; to provide an atmosphere where the highest gains in knowledge, skills, and wisdom can be attained in serving the Lord; to help students in discerning truth from error; to teach fundamental skills of reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and independent study; and to provide maximum opportunities for students to participate in all phases of their learning.
These objectives are achieved through born again teachers who, through the Holy Spirit's guidance, provide study and personal application of the Bible.
Each teacher aids in the discovery and development of God-given intellectual abilities and stimulates reasoning, academic investigation, creative and critical thinking.
Our desire is to also help our students achieve emotional stability through a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop positive attitudes toward situations and people.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Calvary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Calvary Academy often compared to?
Calvary Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Calvin Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Calvary Academy's ranking?
Calvary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Academy?
The application deadline for Calvary Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is First Step Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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528 E 161st Place
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(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
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Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(708) 799-5200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
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Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
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(773) 265-2204
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(773) 265-2204
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(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
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(219) 228-2750
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(219) 228-2750
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528 E 161st Place
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(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Douglas Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4231 183rd St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
St. Damian School
(Catholic)
5300 W 155th St
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(708) 687-4230
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
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Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
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20 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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528 E 161st Place
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Douglas Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5200
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4231 183rd St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-7491
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
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(Catholic)
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
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Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
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(773) 265-2204
20 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-9393
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-9393
0.5 miles
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South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4274
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4274
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(708) 331-7337
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7337
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South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 566-1600
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 566-1600
0.6 miles
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(Christian)
16511 S. Park Ave.
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(708) 596-9999
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-9999
0.6 miles
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(Christian)
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(708) 980-1040
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
0.6 miles
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536-538 East 147th Street
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(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
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(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
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(708) 418-2800
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(708) 418-2800
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(219) 558-7066
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South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7337
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7337
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(708) 566-1600
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(Christian)
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(708) 596-9999
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-9999
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(708) 331-5027
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(708) 331-3661
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(708) 331-3661
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South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-9393
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-9393
0.5 miles
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425 E 164th St
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(708) 339-4274
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4274
0.5 miles
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(Baptist)
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(708) 331-7337
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-7337
0.5 miles
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(Christian)
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(708) 596-9999
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-9999
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
528 E 161st Place
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(708) 331-5027
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 331-5027
0.7 miles
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(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
9178.3 miles
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