Changing Oasis, Inc is a co–ed alternative high school in Berwyn, IL, serving grades 9 through 12 within a city community setting.
The school enrolls 50 students with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers., Inc is affiliated with the Church of God in Christ and has a student body that is 100% students of color.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity based on its high percentage of students of color.
Enrollment is relatively small compared to nearby schools, providing an alternative high school option within the Berwyn and greater Chicago area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Changing Oasis, Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Changing Oasis, Inc?
The application deadline for Changing Oasis, Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Changing Oasis, Inc is St. Patrick High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. William School (0.8 miles away)
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St. William School
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Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
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(773) 282-8844
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(773) 626-6988
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St. William School
(Catholic)
2559 N Sayre Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
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(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
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St. Giles School ![St. Giles School Photo]( "St. Giles School Photo")
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(708) 383-6279
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(708) 383-6279
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Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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St. William School
(Catholic)
2559 N Sayre Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(773) 637-5130
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Inc.
Montessori School
3133 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
1.2 miles
Gr: NS | 6 students
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
St. Giles School ![St. Giles School Photo]( "St. Giles School Photo")
(Catholic)
1034 Linden Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6279
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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