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New Heights Academy

7704 Deerpath Rd Charleston, IL 61920

Tel: (217) 508-4688

www.newheightsacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

New Heights Academy in Charleston, IL, serves 19 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Christian orientation with an other religious affiliation and operates as a co–educational regular elementary and secondary program.
With 3 teachers, New Heights Academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
The school currently enrolls 5 students in grades K–12, supporting small class sizes across its full grade span.
New Heights Academy is one of several private rural schools near Charleston, including options offering PK–12 education within a 15–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Heights Academy
Pre-K	14
Kind	2
5	1
12	2

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Student Body

Total Students

19 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for New Heights Academy?

The application deadline for New Heights Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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