Timothy Christian Schools

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

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Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a private, nondenominational Christian school system founded in 1911 by members of Douglas Park Christian Reformed Church in Chicago.

It began with one teacher and 34 students in a rented space and expanded over the decades, moving to its current 26-acre Elmhurst campus where all grades from preschool through 12th grade are now taught together. The school survived periods of racial tension and relocation, particularly when moving from Cicero to Elmhurst in the 1970s to create a more inclusive environment.

Timothy Christian Schools emphasizes a Christ-centered education, combining academic rigor with biblical values, and offers modern facilities including innovation labs, athletic fields, theaters, and multiple gyms. Today it serves approximately 1,300 students, providing personalized instruction and a supportive community dedicated to nurturing students to reach their full God-given potential.