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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Labranches Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
1644 Vincennes Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
2 miles
Gr: NS | 24 students
The Childrens Place Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
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700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
3.3 miles
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(219) 865-2142
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
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2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
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Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American School ![American School Photo]( "American School Photo")
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
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(708) 418-2800
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
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Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1501 Chicago Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2333
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
500 W 187th St
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4663
Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 756-4663
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
- miles
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2926 Commercial Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-3566
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Labranches Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
1644 Vincennes Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4010
2 miles
Gr: NS | 24 students
The Childrens Place Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Foundations 4 Advancement
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32 E 34th St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
9/
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16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-2010
9172.8 miles
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16025 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7900
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7900
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Rank:
Rank:
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(815) 485-2115
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
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Rank:
Rank:
9/
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(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
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Rank:
Rank:
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(630) 964-5200
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(630) 964-5200
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