Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Pontiac Christian School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Pontiac Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1982
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For Kdg-8th. Lower for PreK.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandScholastic Bowl
School Notes
- Pontiac Christian School serves students from 3 year olds through 8th grade, representing 12 different churches in the area.
- Our mission is to aid parents in leading children to academic, spiritual, physical, and social truth.
- At Pontiac Christian School, we value academic excellence with a spiritual foundation that includes moral instruction, education for strong family values, critical thinking skills, and strong communication skills provided in an optimal learning environment.
- PCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the Illinois Elementary School Association and the Illinois Coalition of Non-Public Schools.
- The purpose of Pontiac Christian School is to assist parents in guiding their children towards academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional maturity.
- We strive to graduate students who are prepared for the academic rigors of higher education and who have the Christian character and faith to live their lives for Jesus Christ.
- The heart of our school is the teachers who serve as the "Living Curriculum." Our dedicated and experienced staff is devoted to the success of each student and they provide their students with a daily example of Christian love and faith.
- The PCS faculty members are selected not only for their teaching ability and academic background, but also because of their walk with the Lord, godly lives, and desire to help strudents grow spiritually. Under their direction, students have the opportunity to learn to be led by the Holy Spirit, to develop Christian lifestyles, to be submissive to authority and to the Lord Jesus Christ and to be trained for positions of Christian leadership in the marketplace. It is an ever-present goal to prepare our students for life beyond the walls of our school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pontiac Christian School cost?
Pontiac Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,300 for private students.
What schools are Pontiac Christian School often compared to?
Pontiac Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Pontiac Christian School offer?
Pontiac Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Pontiac Christian School?
The application deadline for Pontiac Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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