Springfield Christian School
Springfield Christian School (SCS) is a partnership ministry of West Side Christian Church.
The school was established in 1951 with one Kindergarten class; it has grown over the years to include 2 classes per grade, K through 8.
The mission of Springfield Christian School is to provide Biblically based, Christ-centered instruction to children in Kindergarten through eighth grade in order to prepare them spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally, with support from family and church, to walk in the wisdom of the Lord all the days of their lives.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 402 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Springfield Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
402 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school to Springfield Christian School is Lutheran High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Calvary Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School House Of Springfield (1.1 miles away)
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Grades: PK-12 | 320 students 1.4 miles 1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4
PK-12
320
Blessed Sacrament
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 485 students 3 miles 748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3
PK-8
485
Christ The King Elementary School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 363 students 2.6 miles 1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
2.6
PK-8
363
Grades: PK-8 | 225 students 5 miles 900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
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PK-8
225
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 264 students 1.5 miles 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
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