Springfield Christian School (SCS) is a partnership ministry of West Side Christian Church.
The school was established in 1951 with one Kindergarten class; it has grown over the years to include 2 classes per grade, K through 8.
The mission of Springfield Christian School is to provide Biblically based, Christ-centered instruction to children in Kindergarten through eighth grade in order to prepare them spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally, with support from family and church, to walk in the wisdom of the Lord all the days of their lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,380
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Springfield Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Campus Size
47 acres
Student Body
Total Students
385 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Springfield Christian School cost?
Springfield Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,380 for private students.
What schools are Springfield Christian School often compared to?
Springfield Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Springfield Christian School's ranking?
Springfield Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Springfield Christian School?
The application deadline for Springfield Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Springfield Christian School vs. Calvary Academy
People that viewed Springfield Christian School also viewed these schools: Calvary Academy, Our Saviors Lutheran School, Christ The King Elementary School, Blessed Sacrament and Little Flower Catholic School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Springfield Christian School is Calvary Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School House Of Springfield (1.1 miles away)
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Location
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Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School House Of Springfield
Montessori School
717 Rickard Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Griffin High School ![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Griffin High School ![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Lutheran High School ![Lutheran High School Photo]( "Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
7.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
9.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Tuition listed
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School House Of Springfield
Montessori School
717 Rickard Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2645 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-4531
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Elementary School
(Catholic)
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Tuition listed
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
16.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
16.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
412 Wyatt Ave
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
21.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1412 Wyatt Street
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
22 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
22 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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