Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford
About the School
- Lydia Urban Academy is a national, Christ honoring organization whose mission is to strengthen families to care for children and care for children when families cannot.
- Our vision wants every child to be loved and cared for.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1916
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: HOPE, HEALING, and HOME
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Urban Academy-rockford's ranking?
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lydia Urban Academy-rockford?
The application deadline for Lydia Urban Academy-rockford is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lydia Urban Academy-rockford is Beautiful Beginnings (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Cogic Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 3.3 mi
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
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Church of God in Christ
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Distance: 3.3 mi
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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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9166.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9166.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
9166.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Oregon Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9166.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oregon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9166.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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