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Faith Christian School

980 Iron Horse Pl
Monticello, IL 61856

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Tel: (217) 762-7240

www.fcsmonticello.org

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FCS offers quality early childhood euducation featuring a phonics based reading program.

Distinctively Christian - each day begins with a Bible lesson & prayer.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 90 students
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1

Year Founded

1997

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki , Navy Pants and Red, White or Blue shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 1 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments Aug - May

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Admissions Director

Theresa J Peterson

Admissions Associate

Rachel D Porter

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

FCS also offers a BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM for children who attend FCS and the public school. Monticello Bus Service buses the children to and from FCS to their school.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Faith Christian School is Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 90 students
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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