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Higher Heights Christian Academy

1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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Tel: (708) 898-2001

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Higher Heights Christian Academy in Chicago Heights, IL, serves 15 students in grades PK through 6 within a suburban community setting.

The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by a teaching staff of three educators.

It is a Christian co–educational elementary school emphasizing a special program focus.

Enrollment is 100 percent students of color, placing Higher Heights Christian Academy among the top 20 percent of Illinois private schools for diversity.

The school is located in a large suburb near other PK–8 private schools, providing families with multiple educational options in the Chicago Heights area.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Higher Heights Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Higher Heights Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).