Midwest Christian Academy in Bloomington, IL, serves 35 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a Christian alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving the student body.
Located in a small city environment, the academy reflects complete racial diversity, with 100 percent of its students representing students of color.
As a Christian school with other religious affiliation, Midwest Christian Academy offers a city–based private K–12 education option in Bloomington.
Midwest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Midwest Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: MCA IS THE HOMESCHOOLER'S BEST FRIEND!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Midwest Christian Academy often compared to?
Midwest Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Midwest Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Midwest Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Midwest Christian Academy vs. Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
The nearest high school to Midwest Christian Academy is Central Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is High Road School Of Bloomington (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Washington Street KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Washington Street KinderCare ![Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Bloom Community School
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
2.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1201 Airport Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 661-7000
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Bloom Community School
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
2.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Bloom Community School
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
2.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Washington Street KinderCare ![Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Washington Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Goodfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 W Robinson St
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
9048.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
9048.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
9048.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Eureka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
9048.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
9048.6 miles
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