Lydia Urban Academy is a national, Christ honoring organization whose mission is to strengthen families to care for children and care for children when families cannot.
Our vision wants every child to be loved and cared for.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1916
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: HOPE, HEALING, and HOME
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Urban Academy-rockford's ranking?
Lydia Urban Academy-rockford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lydia Urban Academy-rockford?
The application deadline for Lydia Urban Academy-rockford is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lydia Urban Academy-rockford is Beautiful Beginnings (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Cogic Academy (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Cogic Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Ryan Jury Child Development Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Maray Drive KinderCare ![Maray Drive KinderCare Photo - Events like Muffins with Mom are a way to keep our families engaged with what we have going on in our center!]( "Maray Drive KinderCare Photo - Events like Muffins with Mom are a way to keep our families engaged with what we have going on in our center!")
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Baptist Academy ![Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.]( "Cornerstone Baptist Academy Photo - In pursuit of excellence in education, the mission of Cathedral Baptist School is to assist parents by helping equip students to embrace truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ.")
(Baptist)
5622 35th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-3883
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Cogic Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Cogic Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
1001 Bishop Washington Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 965-4308
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 25 students
Ryan Jury Child Development Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
122 Williams Park
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-9501
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 13 students
Beautiful Beginnings
Alternative School
309 Mulberry
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7722
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Maray Drive KinderCare ![Maray Drive KinderCare Photo - Events like Muffins with Mom are a way to keep our families engaged with what we have going on in our center!]( "Maray Drive KinderCare Photo - Events like Muffins with Mom are a way to keep our families engaged with what we have going on in our center!")
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Alpine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9166.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9166.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
9166.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9166.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9166.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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