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Offering an exceptional Christian education for over 70 years.

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In Pre-K & Kindergarten, children are introduced to school in a fun and enriching space with teachers who truly care and spread God's love to their students everyday.

Grades 1-5 focus on the academic, emotional, physical and spiritual growth of each child. Students participate in weekly specials including music and art.

High School Prep prepares 6th-8th grade students for high school and beyond. Students receive departmentalized instruction and have the option to take advanced classes.

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What do our families say about Bethesda?

The small classes have a family-like feel and have allowed for some individualized instruction. And the teachers and staff are always responsive and care deeply for the students.

Brittnay K. 

The principal and staff greet students each morning as they arrive, and they know each student by name. Our child looks forward to going to school and comes home happy each day.

Elizabeth H.

My children have been coming here since preschool and they love their BIA family. We have made life-long friends at this school both kids and parents alike.

Yolanda G.

BIA is the school for you if you would like to see your child grow as a person in terms of character and academically. The staff is like an extended family that look out for your kids.

Suzanne L.

A Vibrant Student Body

Check out our afterschool athletic programs that teach children about sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork!

Aside from athletics, Bethesda offers enriching afterschool clubs including a STEAM Club!

Our extended care program meets the needs of our busy families and provides a nurturing environment for students.

News & Events

August - September

August 

Thursday, August 14th - School Supply and Fee Night 5pm-7pm (Optional for families)

Monday, August 18th - Early Childhood “Meet the Teacher” 5pm-6:30pm Preschool only

(Optional for families)

Tuesday, August 19th - First Day of School (Half day) 8:45am-Noon

Friday, August 22nd - Back to School Family BBQ 5pm-7:15pm

Wednesday, August 27th - Back to School PARENT NIGHT 5:30-7:00pm

September 

Monday, September 1st - LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, September 3rd - Friday, September 5th - FALL MAP TESTING for Grades 1-8

Friday, September 12th Half Day of School - 8:45am-12:00 Staff Professional Development

September 15-19th BIA Book Fair

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Contact Us

Address

6803 N Campbell Ave 

Chicago, IL 60645

Contact

Hours: 

Mon - Fri: 8am-5pm

Admissions and Marketing 

Kaylan Acosta 

Kacosta@biachicago.com

 

Office Administrator

Cali Noble 

cnoble@biachicago.com​​

Principal

Mark Schaetzlein

mschaetzlein@biachicago.com

Office Number

(773)743-0800

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