Chicago Christian High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 490 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Chicago Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Chicago Christian High School
5	81
8	95
9	76
10	77
11	79
12	82

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Grade 8 has 95 students making it the largest class in Chicago Christian High School, ahead of Grade 9's 76.

Year Founded

1918

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Campus Size

17 acres

Student Body

Total Students

490 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools (SCCS) has been providing Christ-centered education on the Southwest side of Chicago land for over 100 years.
The mission of SCCS is to provide a high quality education program in the Reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life, preparing students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve effectively and glorifying God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools are parent-controlled through a 16 member Board of Directors elected from its constituency.
Southwest Chicago Christian School Association provides a high quality K-12 education program in the Reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life.
It prepares students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and to glorify God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.

Southwest Chicago Christian Schools (SCCS) has been providing Christ-centered education on the Southwest side of Chicago land for over 100 years.
The mission of SCCS is to provide a high quality education program in the Reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life, preparing students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve effectively and glorifying God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools are parent-controlled through a 16 member Board of Directors elected from its constituency.
Southwest Chicago Christian School Association provides a high quality K-12 education program in the Reformed tradition which emphasizes the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life.
It prepares students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and to glorify God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- George Tsourdinis - 3rd-year medical student at University of IL, College of Medicine -
- Nadia Howse - Founder of Nadia's Howse of Hope, behavior therapist -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Chicago Christian High School?

Chicago Christian High School famous alumni include: George Tsourdinis - 3rd-year medical student at University of IL, College of Medicine and Nadia Howse - Founder of Nadia's Howse of Hope, behavior therapist.

What is Chicago Christian High School's ranking?

Chicago Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Chicago Christian High School?

The application deadline for Chicago Christian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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