Below Average

#646 of 716 private schools in IL

South Side Christian Academy

Elementary School

3523 W HILL ST, Peoria, IL 61605

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#646 of 716

In Peoria

#13 of 14

public schools

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About South Side Christian Academy

South Side Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL. South Side Christian Academy serves approximately 77 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. South Side Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares1.4 pts below IL schools

4.8

This school 4.8 · Below Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 77 students, South Side Christian Academy 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.

South Side Christian Academy 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 South Side Christian Academy compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Peoria, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

This School

14.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

351

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.8

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 96.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%

White 1.3% vs 0%

South Side Christian Academy Peoria Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
South Side Christian Academy (this school)	—	77	12.8:1	4.8
Pleasant Hill Elem School	0.2 mi	162	11.6:1	4.5
Trewyn Primary School	0.5 mi	357	10.8:1	6.4
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr	0.8 mi	592	13.8:1	5.2
Norwood Primary School	1.9 mi	212	11.2:1	3.1
The Elise Ford Allen Academy	1.9 mi	624	16.4:1	2.5
Pleasant Valley Primary School	2.1 mi	248	12.4:1	4.1
Whittier Primary School	2.2 mi	334	15.9:1	5.4
Sterling Middle School	3.1 mi	350	15.2:1	3.7
Norwood Elem School	3.1 mi	153	12.8:1	3.3
Franklin Primary School	3.1 mi	356	14.2:1	3.8
Quest Charter School Academy	3.7 mi	399	10.2:1	4.4
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch	3.8 mi	189	9.4:1	7.4
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School	3.9 mi	403	14.9:1	2.4
Limestone Walters Elem School	4.1 mi	186	14.3:1	5.5
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr	4.5 mi	637	15.5:1	4.8
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School	4.5 mi	407	13.1:1	4.2
Lincoln School	4.6 mi	757	14.8:1	3.8
Hollis Consolidated Grade Sch	4.7 mi	148	12.3:1	6.4
Von Steuben Middle School	5.0 mi	240	14.1:1	2.4
Hines Primary School	5.6 mi	412	15.3:1	3.0

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Peoria

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

B- 5.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,215.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 8%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.5 / 10

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Enrollment 77

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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)

Black 96.1%

Hispanic 2.6%

White 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3523 W HILL ST, Peoria, IL 61605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering South Side Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Monroe Elem School (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Bartonville), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Trewyn Primary School (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Peoria, see our Peoria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Peoria	0.1 mi	36	4.8
Pleasant Hill Elem School Peoria	0.2 mi	162	4.5
Trewyn Primary School Peoria	0.5 mi	357	6.4
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr Peoria	0.8 mi	592	5.2
Manual High School Peoria	0.9 mi	713	4.1
Bartonville Elem School Bartonville	1.6 mi	205	3.8
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Peoria	1.2 mi	159	5.3
Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria	1.7 mi	326	2.5
Monroe Elem School Bartonville	1.6 mi	292	8.1
Pleasant Valley Primary School Peoria	2.1 mi	248	4.1
Norwood Primary School Peoria	1.9 mi	212	3.1
The Elise Ford Allen Academy Peoria	1.9 mi	624	2.5
Whittier Primary School Peoria	2.2 mi	334	5.4
ST MARK SCHOOL Peoria	2.5 mi	137	7.7
Sterling Middle School Peoria	3.1 mi	350	3.7
Limestone Community High School Peoria	2.9 mi	921	5.3
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr Peoria	2.7 mi	529	5.8
Oak Grove School Bartonville	3.2 mi	280	3.7
Franklin Primary School Peoria	3.1 mi	356	3.8
Norwood Elem School Peoria	3.1 mi	153	3.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$24,499

Median Home Value

$44,200

Median Rent

$831/mo

Population

13,538

College Educated

5.1%

Homeownership

39.2%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

38.4%

Median Age

35.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Side Christian Academy

What grades does South Side Christian Academy serve?

South Side Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend South Side Christian Academy?

South Side Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at South Side Christian Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does South Side Christian Academy rank in IL?

South Side Christian Academy ranks #646 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is South Side Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

South Side Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is South Side Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, South Side 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 South Side Christian Academy a religious school?

South Side Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 20 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 34 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 77
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 187 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Peoria County
Phone: (309) 279-5753

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