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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) serving 466 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private school belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois is Hinsdale Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois (2026)

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 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 the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois is Hinsdale Adventist Academy.
How many private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are located in Illinois?
8 private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (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 the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
100% of private schools belonging to General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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466
Students
$6,073
Avg. Tuition
85%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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