South Side Baptist School (Closed 2019)

5220 West 105th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • South Side Baptist School is a private Christian School for students K4-12th grade.
  • South Side Baptist School was founded in 1975 as a ministry of South Side Baptist Church to aid parents in their responsibility to train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
  • We exist as an extension of the Christian home and teach every subject according to the principles taught in the Word of God.
  • We strive to have quality academics and fine arts without wavering in our conviction of the truth of God's Word.
  • South Side Baptist School is a private Christian School for students K4-12th grade.
  • South Side Baptist School was founded in 1975 as a ministry of South Side Baptist Church to aid parents in their responsibility to train up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
  • We exist as an extension of the Christian home and teach every subject according to the principles taught in the Word of God.
  • We strive to have quality academics and fine arts without wavering in our conviction of the truth of God's Word.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does South Side Baptist School offer?
South Side Baptist School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for South Side Baptist School?
The application deadline for South Side Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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