Higher Heights Christian Academy in Chicago Heights, IL, serves 15 students in grades PK through 6 within a suburban community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by a teaching staff of three educators.
It is a Christian co–educational elementary school emphasizing a special program focus.
Enrollment is 100 percent students of color, placing Higher Heights Christian Academy among the top 20 percent of Illinois private schools for diversity.
The school is located in a large suburb near other PK–8 private schools, providing families with multiple educational options in the Chicago Heights area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Higher Heights Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
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 Higher Heights Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Higher Heights Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Higher Heights Christian Academy is Marian Catholic High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
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Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
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