Chicago West Side Christian School serves the local geographic and religious community with a preschool through 8th grade day school (173 students), a before and after school program (60 students), a six week summer program (60 students.) Students participate in a rigorous academic program that encourages thoughtful engagement and response. The school provides a strong culture and climate that encourages the building of community, concern for others, responsibility to pursue excellence and the development of life-long learning practices.