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 Stats (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:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1977
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
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
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
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
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).
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