Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Calvary Baptist Academy
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Calvary Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
6 students
Advanced Courses
Contact us for information.
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Call for details
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dr. Cochran
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Sheaffer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- "A Quality Education in a Quality Environment".
- School Motto: A Quality Education in a Quality Environment
- School Mascot: Crusaders
- "A Quality Education in a Quality Environment".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Calvary Baptist Academy cost?
Calvary Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Calvary Baptist Academy often compared to?
Calvary Baptist Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Calvary Baptist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Calvary Baptist Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Calvary Baptist Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Calvary Baptist Academy offer?
Calvary Baptist Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.
What is Calvary Baptist Academy's ranking?
Calvary Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Calvary Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Calvary Baptist Academy vs. Peoria Christian School
The nearest high school to Calvary Baptist Academy is Peoria Notre Dame High School (12.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Edward School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: NS-K
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students
Catholic
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Islamic
4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
400 W Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(181) 532-6165
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Christian
2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
1221 N 5th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-2994
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: NS-K
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
1715 W Alta Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-9000
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stark County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
9050.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Stark County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Van Buren St
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
9054.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Stark County Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
9055.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
9055.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
9055.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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