Cornerstone Academy (2026 Profile)

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Cornerstone Academy

1111 N Wells St Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60610

Tel: (312) 600-0953

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Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith.

We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student.

Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.

The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith. We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student. Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Cornerstone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Cornerstone Academy is located in the Near North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Near North.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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