NewLife Christian School (NLCS), in Chicago, is a Pre-K through 12th grade, college-preparatory school committed to offering a faith-based education to its students, while keeping in mind their individual needs.
At the end of this academic year, NLCS will celebrate its commitment to Chicagoland families for 25 years.
Visit www.NLCSchool.info to learn more about our private, Christian school, our 25 year dedication and our Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), which tailors the academic coursework to the learning pace and style of your child.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Individual Learning Plans at NLCS lend themselves to every learning difference by tailoring academic coursework accordingly.
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Monthly
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Life Christian School?
The application deadline for New Life Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Life Christian School located?
New Life Christian School is located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Belmont Cragin.
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The nearest high school to New Life Christian School is North Center For Handicapped Children (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Genevieve School (0.4 miles away)
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Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Walther Christian Academy ![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]( "Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Walther Christian Academy ![Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing]( "Walther Christian Academy Photo - Science class in the Science & Technology Wing")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-0404
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 80 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
North Center For Handicapped Children
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
1 miles
Gr: 11 | 1 student
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 W Le Moyne St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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North Center For Handicapped Children
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
1 miles
Gr: 11 | 1 student
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Changing Oasis, Inc
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Antonia Pantoja High School
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
1.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Austin Career Education Center
Alternative School
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 63 students
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St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 W Le Moyne St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Midwestern Christian Academy ![Midwestern Christian Academy Photo - Newly renovated classroom.]( "Midwestern Christian Academy Photo - Newly renovated classroom.")
(Christian)
3465 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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St. Genevieve School ![St. Genevieve School Photo]( "St. Genevieve School Photo")
(Catholic)
4854 W Montana St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-7131
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2725 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-1615
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
New Life Christian Academy
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5335 W Le Moyne St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 688-5815
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 29 students
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Midwestern Christian Academy ![Midwestern Christian Academy Photo - Newly renovated classroom.]( "Midwestern Christian Academy Photo - Newly renovated classroom.")
(Christian)
3465 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-6541
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
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525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
9195.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
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9/
Top 20%10
1525 N Loomis St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
9195.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
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10/
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145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
9195.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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1320 Olympus Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
9195.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
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10/
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2403 Kingsley Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3208
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3208
9195.8 miles
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