Very Good

#135 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 19% of private schools

Berean Baptist Christian School

School

5626 SAFFORD RD, Rockford, IL 61101

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

132

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

132

Student-Teacher

8.4:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#135 of 716

In Rockford

#5 of 16

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About Berean Baptist Christian School

Berean Baptist Christian School is a private school in Rockford, IL. Berean Baptist Christian School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Berean Baptist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.2 pts above IL schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 132 students, Berean Baptist Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Berean Baptist Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Berean Baptist Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Berean Baptist Christian School compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Rockford, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.4:1

This School

18.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

132

This School

629

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.1% vs 0%

Black 11.4% vs 0%

Asian 4.5% vs 0%

Berean Baptist Christian School Rockford Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Berean Baptist Christian School (this school)	—	132	8.4:1	7.4
Auburn High School	1.1 mi	1,985	19.3:1	6.1
Kennedy Middle School	1.3 mi	366	12.2:1	3.9
McIntosh Elementary	1.4 mi	406	16.9:1	4.4
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch	1.7 mi	374	31.2:1	4.9
Summerdale Early Childhood Center	2.1 mi	460	21.9:1	4.7
Lewis Lemon Elementary	2.1 mi	336	14:1	4.2
Conklin Elem School	2.3 mi	333	15.1:1	4.5
Ellis Elementary School	2.5 mi	460	16.4:1	4.3
West Middle School	2.6 mi	794	16.2:1	5.0
Thurgood Marshall School	3.0 mi	483	17.2:1	8.7
Haskell Elementary School	3.0 mi	285	15.8:1	5.5
Roosevelt Center	3.0 mi	55	1.3:1	6.5
R K Welsh Elem School	3.1 mi	459	17.7:1	3.4
Thurgood Marshall Elementary	3.1 mi	378	18.9:1	8.5
West View Elem School	3.2 mi	447	19.4:1	4.0
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion	3.4 mi	629	19.7:1	3.8
Washington Elementary School	3.6 mi	485	16.2:1	4.5
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad	3.9 mi	1,032	16.4:1	3.6
Julia Lathrop Elem School	4.0 mi	335	16:1	5.1
Constance Lane Elementary School	4.2 mi	601	17.2:1	4.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A- 8.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,152

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 132

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.7%

Hispanic 12.1%

Black 11.4%

Two or More 5.3%

Asian 4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5626 SAFFORD RD, Rockford, IL 61101

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Berean Baptist Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Thurgood Marshall School (rated 8.7/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thurgood Marshall Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Roosevelt Center (rated 6.5/10, 3.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Rockford, see our Rockford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Auburn High School Rockford	1.1 mi	1,985	6.1
Kennedy Middle School Rockford	1.3 mi	366	3.9
McIntosh Elementary Rockford	1.4 mi	406	4.4
Galapagos Rockford Charter Sch Rockford	1.7 mi	374	4.9
Lewis Lemon Elementary Rockford	2.1 mi	336	4.2
Summerdale Early Childhood Center Rockford	2.1 mi	460	4.7
Ellis Elementary School Rockford	2.5 mi	460	4.3
Conklin Elem School Rockford	2.3 mi	333	4.5
West Middle School Rockford	2.6 mi	794	5.0
OUR LADY SACRED HEART ACADEMY Rockford	3.1 mi	89	6.0
Thurgood Marshall School Rockford	3.0 mi	483	8.7
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion Rockford	3.4 mi	629	3.8
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Rockford	3.1 mi	378	8.5
Haskell Elementary School Rockford	3.0 mi	285	5.5
Roosevelt Center Rockford	3.0 mi	55	6.5
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad Rockford	3.9 mi	1,032	3.6
Washington Elementary School Rockford	3.6 mi	485	4.5
R K Welsh Elem School Rockford	3.1 mi	459	3.4
BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS Rockford	3.4 mi	26	—
West View Elem School Rockford	3.2 mi	447	4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,260

Median Home Value

$89,800

Median Rent

$975/mo

Population

19,671

College Educated

14.7%

Homeownership

50.6%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

31.2%

Median Age

38.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Berean Baptist Christian School

What grades does Berean Baptist Christian School serve?

Berean Baptist Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Berean Baptist Christian School?

Berean Baptist Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berean Baptist Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Berean Baptist Christian School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Berean Baptist Christian School rank in IL?

Berean Baptist Christian School ranks #135 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Berean Baptist Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berean Baptist Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Berean Baptist Christian School a private school?

Yes, Berean Baptist Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Berean Baptist Christian School a religious school?

Berean Baptist Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 27 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 132
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 16
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 160 days
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Winnebago County
Phone: (815) 962-4841

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