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Cambridge Classical Academy

4650 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60609
Cambridge Classical Academy in Chicago, IL serves 48 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a city–based community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 7 total teachers, supporting a small enrollment size.
Founded with a Christian orientation, the academy offers regular elementary and secondary programming.
With 97.56% students of color, Cambridge Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
Tuition rates align with Chicago's private elementary averages, providing an option for families seeking PK–8 education in a large city locale.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Cambridge Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Cambridge Classical Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Cambridge Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Cambridge Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,817 for elementary schools and $19,279 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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