Springfield Christian School

2850 Cider Mill Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
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Tel: (217) 698-1933
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  • 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)
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Students: 402 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious AffiliationChristian
Grades OfferedGrades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students402 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade Springfield Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
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  • Springfield
    Calvary Academy
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    (1)
     Grades: PK-12 | 320 students
    1.4 miles
    1730 W Jefferson St
    Springfield, IL 62702
    (217) 546-5987     1.4 PK-12
    320
  • Springfield
    Blessed Sacrament
    (Roman Catholic)
     Grades: PK-8 | 485 students
    3 miles
    748 W Laurel St
    Springfield, IL 62704
    (217) 522-7534     3 PK-8
    485
  • Springfield
    Christ The King Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Grades: PK-8 | 363 students
    2.6 miles
    1920 Barberry Dr
    Springfield, IL 62704
    (217) 546-2159     2.6 PK-8
    363
  • Springfield
    Little Flower Catholic School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     Grades: PK-8 | 225 students
    5 miles
    900 Stevenson Dr
    Springfield, IL 62703
    (217) 529-4511     5 PK-8
    225
  • Springfield
    Our Saviors Lutheran School
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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     1.5 PK-8
    264

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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Students: 402 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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