Below Average
#646 of 716 private schools in IL
South Side Christian Academy
Elementary School · Peoria, IL
A private elementary school in Peoria, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3523 W HILL ST, Peoria, IL 61605
- 12.8:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where South Side Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,678/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$24,499
Median home value
$44,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61605; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 2–12 | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Trewyn Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning CntrEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Side Christian Academy is listed in Peoria, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Side Christian Academy
South Side Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 716 private schools in IL.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 61605)
- 13,538
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 61605; 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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