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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 13:1
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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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
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
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