Higher Heights Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Higher Heights Christian Academy

1647 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Tel: (708) 898-2001

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Higher Heights Christian Academy in Chicago Heights, IL, serves 15 students in grades PK through 6 within a suburban community setting.
The school operates with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by a teaching staff of three educators.
It is a Christian coâ€“educational elementary school emphasizing a special program focus.
Enrollment is 100 percent students of color, placing Higher Heights Christian Academy among the top 20 percent of Illinois private schools for diversity.
The school is located in a large suburb near other PKâ€“8 private schools, providing families with multiple educational options in the Chicago Heights area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Higher Heights Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Higher Heights Christian Academy
Pre-K	3
1	2
2	2
4	1
5	3
6	4

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Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Higher Heights Christian Academy?

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

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