Southwest Chicago Christian Schools | Private Schools in SW Chicago, IL

A Christ-centered Learning Community
Intent on Restoring God’s World

Mark Hamstra
New SCCS Superintendent

The Association Board of Southwest Chicago Christian School and Chicago Christian High School is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark A. Hamstra as Superintendent beginning with the 2023-24 school year.

Mr. Hamstra has gained extensive experience in education during his twelve-year career with Noble Charter Schools and Chicago Bulls College Prep High School. The Noble Charter School system educates over 12,000 students across the city of Chicago.

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FOCUSING on Christ

The centrality of Christ is essential to our work. Besides chapels and Bible classes and daily prayer, our faculty teach each class from a Biblical perspective … from art, to strength training, to history. From coaches to club leaders to librarians – our staff will share the saving grace of Christ with your student. Every class. Every club. Every sport. Every day.
DEVELOPING Gifts and Talents

Our students have an array of opportunities to choose from – Robotics, Football, Cheerleading, Praise Band, Scholastic Bowl, Ceramics, and Track and Cross Country among many others. A well-rounded school experience is essential for your student. These experiences lead to deepened friendships, improved academic performance, development of leadership skills, and enhanced self-esteem.
CELEBRATING Diversity

With families from over 75 Chicagoland communities and 120 churches, our community is diverse. With our differences – whether skin color or Christian denomination – we learn from one another. We celebrate what we have in common. We strive to understand our differences. We persist together. We grow together. We need you. We are stronger together.
CREATING a Lasting Impact

From planting trees, to helping a classmate better understand a concept, to giving a passionate speech on ending human trafficking – we encourage our students to take a stand, think deeply, love through action, and make a lasting impact on God’s kingdom. Check out our Featured Alumni to see our graduates making an impact.
INVESTING in Students

Our committed faculty invest in our students every day. Our teachers are one of our greatest strengths! Our teachers will know your student by name; they will know their strengths, their struggles, and most importantly, their potential.
TRANSFORMING Students

Our students own their learning experience. With teacher guidance, students identify their academic goals, reflect on their progress, and stretch their capabilities. Your student will be primed to lead discussions, ask tough questions, and investigate outcomes.

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Student Teacher Ratio
150+

Over 150 Churches Represented
814

Preschool through High School Enrollment
91%

College Bound Graduates
3 Year Average

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Upcoming Events:

Elementary Open Houses

Join us for Preschool-8th Grade
Open Houses

Oak Lawn
Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 pm

Tinley Park
Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 pm

Recent News

Mark Hamstra, New SCCS Superintendent
1/31/2023
The Association Board of Southwest Chicago Christian School and Chicago Christian High School is excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark A. Hamstra as Superintendent beginning with the 2023-24 school year.
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Featured Alumnus
1/3/2023
| January 2023: Joseph Glotz ‘11 |

Joe is a pilot for Delta Airlines and enjoys flying a Boeing 737. By following the link, you can read more about his work and how CCHS helped prepare him for what he is doing now.

https://www.swchristian.org/alumni/connect

Thank you for your work instructing new pilots in flight school and helping people safely arrive at their destinations, Joe! Keep going!

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IL State Scholars 2022-23!
12/15/2022
Congratulations to the following CCHS seniors on being named Illinois State Scholars:
Lydia Derks, Anna Enderle, Aidan Gorman, Eleanor Loerop, Ella Novak, Kyle Powers, Anthony Roebuck, Joshua Sluis, Katelyn Steinhagen, Ethan VandeWerken, Nathan VandenBosch, and Jillian Verver (not pictured)
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