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Mt. Vernon Christian School

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The campus of Mt. Vernon Christian School is located on five wooded acres on the south side of Mt. Vernon.

The school employs a staff of several full and part-time teachers, as well as volunteer staff who provide caring and Godly instruction for all students.

MVCS offers all traditional courses and several electives. Extracurricular activities include athletic competitions and music and drama performances.

We also offer a convenient and affordable Home School Program for parents who choose to educate their children at home, as well as for older students wishing to complete their high school education and earn a high school diploma.

A diploma from Mt. Vernon Christian School is valid for attending private and public universities and for entrance into military service.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Year Founded

1974

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).