New Life Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 54 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	New Life Academy
Pre-K	7
Kind	12
1	7
2	5
3	5
4	4
5	10
8	4

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Year Founded

1973

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants, navy collared polos

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
Christian Schools International (CSI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

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Tuition Notes

Multiple child discount available

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Associate

Olga Contreras

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

BakingChess

Story WritingWacky Science

Arts and Music Programs:

Arts & CraftsKnitting

Violin

School Notes

Founded in 1973, New Life Academy, a ministry of New Life Covenant, is an urban Pre-K3 thru 8th grade school located in the Humboldt Park/Logan Square communities of Chicago.
We are committed to rigorous academics while balancing our program with art, music, Spanish, technology and physical education. Maintaining a low teacher-student ratio of 1:20, we have proudly prepared hundreds of youth for acceptance and entrance into Chicago's top-ranked high schools.
Our faculty have embraced their callings and are dedicated to instilling a Christian worldview and developing servants who both STAND and SPEAK!.

New Life Academy provides a quality education from a Christian perspective, equipping students to become leaders to serve God and family, and to positively impact their community and the world. New Life Academy is committed to providing sudents with a comprehensive, Bible-based, and pre-college preparatory educational program of uncompromising quality within a stimulating and nurturing environment. From our weekly art, spanish, dance, and music classes to our advanced mathematics courses, NLA is providing our students with an education that develops the Christian mind, nurtures the soul, and shapes the characterfor today and the future. Graduates of Salem Christian School have attended Whitney Young, Walter Payton, Lane Tech, Northside College Prep, Gordon Tech, Lincoln Park Honors, Chicago Hope Academy, and a variety of public schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does New Life Academy cost?

New Life Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of New Life Academy?

The acceptance rate of New Life Academy is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 89%.

When is the application deadline for New Life Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is New Life Academy located?

New Life Academy is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.

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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).