First Christian Academy was founded in 1982 for the purpose of providing a quality Christian education for the people of this community.
Pastor Edward Hathcoat and his wife Karen felt the leading of God's hand in starting a school that could once again honor God and place His word as the center of the educational process as it was when our country was founded by our forefathers.
Twenty plus years have passed and our purpose has not changed.
Teach young people not only how to make a living, but also teach them how to live a Godly life.
We at First Christian Academy sincerely pledge to provide your children with the best education that we can humanly produce.
We will continue to hold fast to the standard of excellence that was set forth from the beginning of our school.
We provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
We provide up to date curriculum that will equip the students to meet the challenges that they will face in the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- First Christian Academy was founded in 1982 for the purpose of providing a quality Christian education for the people of this community. Pastor Edward Hathcoat and his wife Karen felt the leading of God's hand in starting a school that could once again honor God and place His word as the center of the educational process as it was when our country was founded by our forefathers. Twenty plus years have passed and our purpose has not changed. Teach young people not only how to make a living, but also teach them how to live a Godly life. We at First Christian Academy sincerely pledge to provide your children with the best education that we can humanly produce. We will continue to hold fast to the standard of excellence that was set forth from the beginning of our school. We provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. We provide up to date curriculum that will equip the students to meet the challenges that they will face in the 21st century.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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First Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for First Christian School?
The application deadline for First Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(847) 683-3450
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(815) 547-5346
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