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New Heights Academy

7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
New Heights Academy in Charleston, IL, serves 19 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school has a Christian orientation with an other religious affiliation and operates as a co–educational regular elementary and secondary program.
With 3 teachers, New Heights Academy maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
The school currently enrolls 5 students in grades K–12, supporting small class sizes across its full grade span.
New Heights Academy is one of several private rural schools near Charleston, including options offering PK–12 education within a 15–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for New Heights Academy?
The application deadline for New Heights Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,754 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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