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 草榴社区 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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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
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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
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