The mission of Salem4youth is to be a premier, Biblically based organization that excels at mentoring and supporting youth and families in crisis.
Our purpose is to come alongside the family, by providing their son with an environment that helps bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Our desire is to come alongside your family and assist you in providing the instructional, educational and spiritual tools that are needed for maximum success.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Transformed lives and families through Relational Evangelism and Biblical Counseling.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School?
The application deadline for Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Salem Ranch Junior Senior High School is Linn Mennonite Christian School (20.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Marys School (11.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Pontiac Christian School
(Christian)
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School ![St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo]( "St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 S Park St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Linn Mennonite Christian School
(Mennonite)
1594 County Road 1700 N
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-5641
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-5641
20.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
775 County Rd 1700 E
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3535
21.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Bloom Community School
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
25.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
25.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 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
25.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Pontiac Christian School
(Christian)
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School ![St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo]( "St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 S Park St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys School
(Catholic)
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Pontiac Christian School
(Christian)
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School ![St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo]( "St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
410 S Park St
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
Streator, IL 61364
(815) 672-3847
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
9076.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Congerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 E Kauffman St
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
9077.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
9077.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
9077.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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