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Mt. Vernon Christian School

817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
The campus of Mt. Vernon Christian School is located on five wooded acres on the south side of Mt. Vernon.
The school employs a staff of several full and part-time teachers, as well as volunteer staff who provide caring and Godly instruction for all students.
MVCS offers all traditional courses and several electives. Extracurricular activities include athletic competitions and music and drama performances.
We also offer a convenient and affordable Home School Program for parents who choose to educate their children at home, as well as for older students wishing to complete their high school education and earn a high school diploma.
A diploma from Mt. Vernon Christian School is valid for attending private and public universities and for entrance into military service.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Mt. Vernon Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Mt. Vernon Christian School often compared to?
Mt. Vernon Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian Academy, St. Mary Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Vernon Christian School?
The application deadline for Mt. Vernon Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,741 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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