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#375 of 716 private schools in IL
Beardstown Christian Academy
School · Beardstown, IL
A private school in Beardstown, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1421 BEARD ST, Beardstown, IL 62618
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
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Where Beardstown Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low16/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,694
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ave SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK | 0.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beardstown Christian Academy is listed in Beardstown, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Beardstown Christian Academy
Beardstown Christian Academy is a private school in Beardstown, IL, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beardstown Christian Academy
What grades does Beardstown Christian Academy serve?
Beardstown Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Beardstown Christian Academy?
Beardstown Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beardstown Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beardstown Christian Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Beardstown Christian Academy rank in IL?
Beardstown Christian Academy ranks #375 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Beardstown Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beardstown Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beardstown Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Beardstown Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beardstown Christian Academy a religious school?
Beardstown Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cass County
- Phone
- (217) 323-1685
- Area population (ZIP 62618)
- 7,391
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62618; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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