Decatur Christian School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 159 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,540
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Decatur Christian School
Kind	10
1	17
2	13
3	14
4	13
5	7
6	14
7	11
8	13
9	16
10	5
11	11
12	15

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Grade 1 has most students with 17, while Grade 10 has the fewest at 5.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1973

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Student Body

Total Students

159 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

No uniforms. Sharp looking pants with collared tops.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,540

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Tuition Notes

Tuition scale ranges from 3560 for lower elementary to 5170 for high school with a 20% tuition assistance for new families to DCS

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$800

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Brian Minott

Admissions Associate

Karen Heuser

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballGolf

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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First Lego LeagueFirst Tech Challenge

School Notes

Decatur Christian School was established in 1973 in order to provide students with a quality academic education integrated with a Christian view of God and the world.
Our staff is professional and oriented to serve families by teaching and modeling a Christ-centered life that glorifies Jesus Christ.
Over the years the school program has expanded, but our mission remains the same. Decatur Christian School seeks to fulfill the God-given potential of each student by teaching excellence in academics, character, leadership and responsibilty through solid principles based on scriptural truth.

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How much does Decatur Christian School cost?

Decatur Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,540 for private students.

What schools are Decatur Christian School often compared to?

Decatur Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Lutheran School Association by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Decatur Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Decatur Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Decatur Christian School offer?

Decatur Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Decatur Christian School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,535 for elementary schools and $14,271 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).