South Side Christian Academy in Peoria, IL, serves 54 students in kindergarten through third grade within a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
South Side Christian Academy is affiliated with the Christian orientation and participates in other school associations.
The student body at this Peoria K–3 private school is 100 percent students of color, ranking it in the top 20% for diversity among Illinois private schools.
Tuition and acceptance rate details are consistent with local Peoria trends, where the average private elementary school tuition is approximately $15,024.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
South Side Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 South Side Christian Academy?
The application deadline for South Side Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Side Christian Academy is New Life Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is King's Kids/south Side Mission (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Sports: 4
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1311 S Faraday Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-1512
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Sports: 4
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
3.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
King's Kids/south Side Mission
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6
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(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Florence KinderCare ![Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.]( "Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.")
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
20.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
21.2 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
26.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
26.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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