Cornerstone Academy (2026-27 Profile)

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith.
We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student.
Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Cornerstone Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cornerstone Academy
9	1
10	4
11	4
12	5

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Cornerstone Academy is a small, private high school dedicated to giving students an opportunity to complete their high school careers in an atmosphere defined by Christian faith. We at Cornerstone Academy deliberately keep our student body small so that we can continue to give significant attention to each student. Cornerstone Academy is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation The Academy's mission is to provide educational opportunities to students who do not wish to attend traditional schools and to provide these students chances to learn about the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ. The staff of the Academy represents a number of evangelical denominations and independent churches, with many of the founders coming from LaSalle Street Church in Chicago.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Academy?

The application deadline for Cornerstone Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Academy located?

Cornerstone Academy is located in the Near North neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Near North.

School Reviews

Endorse Cornerstone Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 15, 2026

When Your Child Struggles in One 糖心原创 Subject

Learn what to do when your child struggles in one private school subject, including identifying causes, working with teachers, evaluating support, tutoring, progress, and next steps effectively.

September 15, 2026

Is Your Child Challenged or Just Given More Work?

Learn how to distinguish meaningful academic rigor from excessive workload by evaluating assignments, feedback, classroom expectations, assessments, and intellectual challenge when comparing private schools for your child.

September 15, 2026

糖心原创 Extra Help: Evaluating Teacher Access

Learn how to evaluate private school extra-help systems, including teacher availability, scheduling, advising, response times, and access, so your child can receive meaningful academic support when needed most.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,804 for elementary schools and $18,643 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Most Popular Articles

Athletics Are Not Optional

How 糖心原创s Handle Mid-Year Enrollment Changes and Tuition Re...

School Rankings by Category

Advanced Learning Frameworks
Pathways to Elite Colleges
Global Educator Empowerment
Leadership in Private Education
Timeless School Insights

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:

SCHOOL BY TYPE (IL):

OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:

PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:

PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

糖心原创