Christian Life Academy

222 Tremont Street Hopedale, IL 61747
www.clacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

About the School

  • Christian Life Academy in Hopedale, IL, serves 82 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, with 8 teaching staff supporting a total K–12 enrollment of 73 students.
  • Established with a Christian orientation and other religious affiliation, the school offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
  • Annual tuition at Christian Life Academy is $25,000, reflecting its independent private school status in rural Illinois.
  • Christian Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for school resources and largest endowments.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School Resources

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2015) -
    • Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 2018) -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christian Life Academy cost?
Christian Life Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Christian Life Academy?
Christian Life Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2015) and Jane Smith, Award-winning Author (Graduated 2018).
When is the application deadline for Christian Life Academy?
The application deadline for Christian Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,007 for elementary schools and $15,969 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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