Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 322 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,990
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jun. 29
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
Pre-K	39
Kind	33
1	20
2	29
3	31
4	24
5	44
6	30
7	26
8	46

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Limited Assistance for Mild Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

1900

School Calendar

Campus Size

15 acres

Student Body

Total Students

322 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Dress Code Policy; modest attire

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jun. 29

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,990

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Tuition Notes

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Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Wilma Persenaire

Admissions Associate

Sandy Waterlander

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After School CareArt Festivals

IntramuralsPlays/Musicals

Yearbook

School Notes

Southwest Chicago Christian School Association (SCCS) has been providing Christ-centered education on the Southwest side of Chicagoland for over 115 years.
The mission of SCCS is to provide a high quality education program in the Reformed tradition emphasizing the lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life, preparing students spiritually, socially, academically, and physically to serve society effectively and glorifying God by honoring Him in all aspects of life.
The vision is to be a Christ-centered learning community intent on restoring God's world.

The SCCS private school system serves about 800 students among three campuses in the communities of Oak Lawn (Preschool - 8), Tinley Park (K-8) and Palos Heights (9-12). Each school offers a broad educational program including core curricular subjects as well as Bible, art, music, computer science, physical education, and many co-curricular activities. The school is a certified Project Lead The Way school, offeringSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineerying, Math) courses at the middle school and high school levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park cost?

Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park's tuition is approximately $14,990 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park?

The acceptance rate of Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park offer?

Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park's ranking?

Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park?

The application deadline for Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park is Jun. 29.

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $12,292 for elementary schools and $18,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).