Welcome to the annual Champaign-Urbana Area Private Schools Guide! This guide focuses on area private schools for elementary, middle school and high school students. Listings are not recommendations; we offer this list as a community service. If your school is interested in an expanded, featured listing, please contact Jennifer at jennifer (at) chambanamoms (dot) com.
Campus Middle School for Girls
Campus Middle School for Girls
About: Campus Middle School for Girls has been serving girls in the Champaign Urbana area since 1994. Our purpose is to provide a challenging academic program in a nurturing, highly-individualized environment. Girls from Campus Middle School are well-prepared intellectually and mentally for the challenges of high school, and they often enter advanced programs and graduate at the top of their class.
Location: 1203 W. Green St., Urbana
Affiliation: Independent
Grades served: 6 through 8th
Informational meetings: Feb. 8 and March 1 at the school. Meetings begin at 1 p.m.
For more information: www.campusms.org or 344-8279
Campus Middle School for Boys
About: Campus Middle School for Boys, opening August 2014, is an exciting new educational opportunity for boys in C-U. Our mission is to provide a challenging and well-rounded educational experience which engages boys in learning, capitalizes on their strengths, and provides them necessary emotional and curricular support at a crucial time in their development.
What makes your school unique: Campus Middle School for Boys is the only all-boys middle school in the Champaign-Urbana area. We offer a challenging curriculum to prepare boys for high school and beyond, hands-on activities designed for active learners, service projects to encourage responsible world citizenship and a small cooperative environment.
What the Director says: “CMS for Girls has been receiving requests for a boys’ program for the last several years. We are very pleased to provide this option for the community, and we are encouraged by the level of interest and support that we have received so far.” Tami Adams, Executive Director
Location: First United Methodist Church of Urbana, 304 S. Race Street, Urbana
Affiliation: Independent
Grades Served: 6-8
Informational Meetings: February 1, 2014
For more information: http://www.campusms.org or (217)344-8279
Judah Christian School
Judah Christian School
About: Judah Christian School is a private, interdenominational Christian school (PreK-12th) that has a 30 year history in the C-U community. The school offers excellent academics taught by caring, certified teachers. The school is a member of the IESA and IHSA and offers outstanding extra-curricular choices, including fabulous fine arts.
What makes your school unique: JCS strives to educate students from a Biblical perspective and focuses on teaching children the way God has created them to learn. Further, JCS is a fun and safe place to learn where teachers spend their time teaching the whole child. Classrooms and hallways are controlled and the family atmosphere truly sets JCS apart.
What the Director says:
“As the CEO and current parent of four with one more graduating in 2012, I can attest to the fact that Judah is truly a special place. Immediately upon entering the school you know something is different. The atmosphere speaks of family, safety, care and excellence. With very affordable tuition and eternal rewards, JCS is an invaluable investment.” Mike Chitty, Chief Educational Officer
Location: 908 N. Prospect Ave, Champaign
Affiliation: ISBE, ACSI
Grades Served: Preschool & K-12
Informational Meetings: Fantastic Friday Open House from 9am-2pm every Friday school is in session from Feb-May.
For more information: http://judah.org or (217)359-1701
Additional Comments: JCS is in the midst of a campaign and efforts to move to 51 acres in southwest Champaign at the intersection of Kirby and Rising Road. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the JCS family!
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
About: St. John Lutheran School offers a loving, Christ-centered learning environment. Our skilled teachers utilize updated technology including SMARTboards, Google Chromebooks, and a school-wide wireless network to deliver high quality instruction with a Biblical worldview. Our extracurricular offerings provide additional opportunities for growth including IESA sports, speech team, chess club, band, drama, and more.
What makes your school unique: As a Lutheran school and member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we have a consistent theological identity from Preschool through 8th grade that provides the backbone of our teaching across the curriculum.
What the Director says: “With a focus on conservative values, St. John offers families a place where they can be confident that their children will receive a high quality education that not only offers a safe, loving environment, but also one that fosters servanthood, work ethic, and leadership.”
Joel Burgener, Principal
Location: 509 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign
Affiliation: St. John Lutheran Church, LC-MS
Grades Served: Preschool through 8th grade
Informational Meetings:
For more information: http://www.stjohnls.com or (217)359-1714
Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana
Montessori School of Champaign-Urbana
About: The Montessori elementary program provides for self-directed learning, mixed-age classrooms, collaboration, creativity and social responsibility. Students pursue their interests under the direction of a trained Montessori guide who facilitates their educational journey through literature, poetry, history, science, geometry, algebra, music, art, and nature studies.
What makes your school unique: Inquisitive children become lifelong learners through the Montessori model of education.
What the Director says: “The Montessori elementary classroom is filled with engaged students, actively pursuing a range of academics according to their individual interests and abilities. It is a joy to watch.” Deborah Balsbaugh, Administrator
Location: 303 Burwash Avenue, Savoy
Affiliation: American Montessori Society, Illinois State Board of Education, Association of Illinois Montessori Schools
Grades Served: 1-3, expanding to 4-6
Informational Meetings: please call to schedule a visit
For more information: http://montessorischoolofcu.
org or (217)356-1818
Carle Auditory Oral School
Carle Auditory Oral School
About: Carle Auditory Oral School was initially founded to help children with severe to profound hearing loss learn about their world through listening and spoken language. It was quickly discovered that the hands on, language-rich learning environment affords a tremendous learning opportunity for children with normal hearing as well as those with hearing loss. Students in K/ 1/ 2 have opportunities to explore science and social studies concepts, and gain experience with early music, art and physical education skills.
Location: 805 W. Park St., Urbana
Affiliation: Carle Foundation
Grades served: Preschool (age 3) through 2nd
Informational Meetings: please call to schedule a visit
For more information: www.carleschool.org or 326-2824
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St. Matthew Catholic School
Location: 1307 Lincolnshire Dr., Champaign
Affiliation: St. Matthew Catholic Parish (The Catholic Diocese of Peoria)
Grades served: kindergarten through 8th
For more information: Website or 359-4114
Holy Cross School
Location: 410 W. White St., Champaign
Affiliation: Holy Cross Catholic Church (Catholic Diocese of Peoria)
Grades served: kindergarten through 8th
For more information: www.holycrosselem.org or 356-9521
Montessori Habitat
Location: 805 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Affiliation: Independent
Grades served: Primary (age 3) through grade 8th
For more information: Email messages@montessorihabitat.com or 366-3260
Canaan Academy
Location: 207 N. Central Avenue, Urbana
Affiliation: Canaan Development Foundation
Grades Served: Preschool (age 3) through 5th
For More Information: Website or 367-6590
The High School of St. Thomas More
Location: 3901 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
Affiliation: Roman Catholic Church (Catholic Diocese of Peoria)
Grades served: 9 through 12th
For more information: www.hs-stm.org or 352-7210
Calvary Baptist Christian Academy
Location: 2106 E. Windsor Rd., Urbana
Affiliation: Calvary Baptist Church
Grades served: Kindergarten through 12th
For more information: www.cbcurbana.org/academy/index.html or 367-2262
St. Malachy Catholic School
Location: 340 E. Belle Ave., Rantoul
Affiliation: St. Malachy Catholic Church (Catholic Diocese of Peoria)
Grades served: Preschool through 8th
For more information: www.stmalachyschool.catholicweb.com or 892-2011
St. Thomas Catholic School
Location: 311 E. Madison St., Philo
Affiliation: St. Thomas Parish (Catholic Diocese of Peoria)
Grades served: Preschool through 8th
For more information: http:stthomasphilo.org or 684-2309
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