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Meca Christian Continuation School

425 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104

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Meca Elementary Christian School, an independent, parent-governed school, offers an exemplary education based on biblical values to children of Christian families, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ.

We will seek to acquire leadership, service, stewardship and worship.

It is our goal to instruct students; with the respect and love of God, the knowledge to become disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This will be evidenced through their lifestyle. Meca Elementary Christian School educational philosophy is based upon maximizing both the child's cognitive and spiritual development.

Our goal is for children to gain a Christian perspective and Biblical Worldview to think like Christ, act like Christ and be like Christ.

It is the mission of this society to establish and maintain a school distinctively Christian and Biblical in philosophy and methods, with the ultimate objective of producing Christian leadership for the Church and its mission and for children of the community.

Our goal is to reach children 3years to the 8th grade.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

140 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Meca Elementary Christian School, an independent, parent-governed school, offers an exemplary education based on biblical values to children of Christian families, equipping them to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ. We will seek to acquire leadership, service, stewardship and worship. It is our goal to instruct students; with the respect and love of God, the knowledge to become disciples of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This will be evidenced through their lifestyle. Meca Elementary Christian School educational philosophy is based upon maximizing both the child's cognitive and spiritual development. Our goal is for children to gain a Christian perspective and Biblical Worldview to think like Christ, act like Christ and be like Christ. It is the mission of this society to establish and maintain a school distinctively Christian and Biblical in philosophy and methods, with the ultimate objective of producing Christian leadership for the Church and its mission and for children of the community. Our goal is to reach children 3years to the 8th grade.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 140 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,441 for elementary schools and $19,423 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).