Lutheran PreK–8 school in Chicago with small classes, learning difference support, and 21st-century curriculum
Bethesda International Academy is a Lutheran Christian school serving PreK–8 students in Chicago, including those with mild learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school emphasizes academic excellence grounded in Biblical principles, offering a 21st-century curriculum designed to prepare students for success in a digital and global economy.
With small class sizes (average 12 students) and a low student-to-teacher ratio, the school provides individualized attention. Staff include teachers with advanced degrees, and the school offers dedicated learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support to help students with learning challenges thrive academically and socially. A formal dress code and structured environment support student focus and discipline.
Bethesda International Academy serves 82 students total and welcomes applications on a rolling basis with a 90% acceptance rate. Tuition is $4,150 annually for K–8 (PreK rates vary). The school offers extracurricular sports including basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and bowling. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Admissions Director Andrea Bateman at (773) 743-0800 or visit biachicago.com.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students82
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$4,150
Est.1952
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,150 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition listed is for one child in grades K-8 |
| Total Students | 82 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Andrea Bateman |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 90 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 63 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Bowling · Cross Country · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |