Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Heritage Baptist Academy
About the School
- Heritage Baptist Academy in Gays, IL, serves 19 co–ed students from kindergarten through 10th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 3 full–time teachers.
- Established with a Baptist orientation, Heritage Baptist Academy holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- Nearby private schools include St. Johns Lutheran School and New Heights Academy, located within approximately 8 to 14 miles from Gays.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heritage Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Heritage Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Heritage Baptist Academy is New Heights Academy (13.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Johns Lutheran School (7.7 miles away)
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(217) 234-4911
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(217) 508-4688
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(217) 856-3624
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(217) 543-5169
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Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
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(217) 508-4688
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(217) 342-6969
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(217) 268-3886
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Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
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Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 30.5 mi
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Special Education School
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(217) 226-2159
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 257 students
Sports: 5
Other Lutheran
100 Broadway
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4911
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
181 N Cr 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
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(217) 844-2231
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
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Sports: 5
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(217) 682-3881
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Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
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(217) 238-3800
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Windsor Elementary School
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Rank:
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Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2447
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Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Windsor Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
1424 Minnesota Ave
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(217) 459-2636
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
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Mattoon High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
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(217) 238-7800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
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