Calvary Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702

www.caspringfield.org

Calvary Academy is a Christian school for kindergarten through twelfth grade students.

The Academy is committed to the furtherance of Christ and focuses on the individual's spiritual, physical and academic needs.

The mission of Calvary Academy is to provide primary and secondary education in a Christian environment.

Calvary Academy will provide an environment for each student to prepare, plan and pursue God's will for their lives: spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.

Quick Facts (2025)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 339 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,285
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Calvary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Other school association(s)
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1977

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

339 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

1 course

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,285

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Tuition Notes

2022/23 Standard Tuition Costs:Pre-School (3 year old) -$1404 per student (2 days per week) Pre-School (3 year old) - $2100 per student (3 days per week) Jr. Kindergarten (4 year old) - $3536 per student Elementary (K5 - 6th grade) - $5111 per student Jr. High (7th - 8th grade) - $5550 per student High School (9th - 12th grade) - $8216 per student

% on Financial Aid

24%

Admissions Director

Tina Antonacci

Admissions Associate

Jay Hinckley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

OUR HISTORY
Calvary Academy'sroots began in the early 1970s as a daycare until many families began requesting it be expanded to a place for kindergarten students. As more and more families started to notice issues with drugs and violence in public schools, God simultaneously started to "trouble the nest" to guide the church towards establishing a Christian schoolwhat would eventually become Calvary Academy. Since then, Calvary Academy has become a prestigious Christian school for pre-schoolthrough twelfth grade students.
OUR VISION
We are committed to seeing our students experience apersonal relationship with Godwhile realizing theirpersonal academic potential. We train and guide our students towards arelationship with Christthat will ultimately affect their approach toacademia, friendships, and the future. This is our vision for Calvary Academy, and how we aredeveloping Christian leaders for tomorrow.
OUR MISSION
Weare called by God to create an environment where students grow to flourishanddiscover their potential in Christ. We partner with parents to layacademic excellenceandcollaborative academic planningon afoundation of Christian faithandcharacter development.With anatmosphere of genuine care, and considering personal investment into the lives of the child to be the normnot the exceptionwe develop mature decisionmakers who becomestrong Christian leaders,excel in their careers, andmake an impact with their faith.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calvary Academy cost?

Calvary Academy's tuition is approximately $9,285 for private students.

What sports does Calvary Academy offer?

Calvary Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Calvary Academy's ranking?

Calvary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: 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).

School Reviews

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This school is a gift to the community, both spiritually and educationally. It is an honor and privilege to serve the students and faculty of Calvary Academy continuously.

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