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Illinois Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) serving 474 students in Illinois.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Affiliations: 100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top schools: The top ranked private school belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois is Hinsdale Adventist Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois (2026-27)

Hinsdale Adventist Academy Photo
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
(1)
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Map of Alpine Christian School
Alpine Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
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Map of Downers Grove Adventist School
Downers Grove Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5524 Lee Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
(1)
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Map of Gurnee Christian Academy
Gurnee Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
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Map of Metro-east Adventist Christian School
Metro-east Adventist Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7864 N Illinois St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 365-6440
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Map of North Aurora Seventh-day Adventist School
North Aurora Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
940 W Mooseheart Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 896-5188
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Map of Northshore Adventist Academy
Northshore Adventist Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 74 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5220 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-0733
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Map of Sheridan Sda Elementary School
Sheridan Sda Elementary School
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3904 E 2603rd Rd
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2947
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Map of South Suburban Sda Christian School
South Suburban Sda Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
Seventh Day Adventist
119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois is Hinsdale Adventist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Illinois?
9 private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are approximately 85% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
474
Students
$6,073
Avg. Tuition
85%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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