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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) serving 2,047 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois include Calvary Academy, Danville Christian Academy, and Christian Life Schools.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
(1)
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Map of Christian Life Schools
Christian Life Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Assembly of God
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
(2)
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Map of Danville Christian Academy
Danville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 56 students
Assembly of God
428 N Walnut St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 442-1579
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Calvary Christian School: Infant - 8th Grade Photo
Calvary Christian School: Infant - 8th Grade
Gr: NS-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Assembly of God
9s200 Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-8600
(4)
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Map of New Life Academy
New Life Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2018 N Richmond St
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5580
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
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Map of Pana Christian Academy
Pana Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Pentecostal
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
(1)
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Map of Stone Church Christian Academy
Stone Church Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
6330 W 127th St
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 385-7717
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Map of Tri-county Christian School
Tri-county Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2900 W Loras Dr
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-1876
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Map of Unity Christian Elementary School
Unity Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-12 | 150 students
Christian
1000 11th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
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Map of Unity Christian School
Unity Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 125 students
Christian
711 10th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois include Calvary Academy, Danville Christian Academy, and Christian Life Schools.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are located in Illinois?
11 private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).
11
Private Schools
2,047
Students
$5,996
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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