Education. Vision. Faith. Life.

Urban Christian Academy is a non-profit supporting students and families in the Chicago area. With quality educational programs, UCA gives students the life skills they need to flourish.
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Join us as we step behind the scenes and introduce you to the heart and soul of our team! Get an inside look at the amazing people who make UCA truly special.
Meet Maddinson, one of our first CELL class students. "I am so excited to be learning English." (translated from Spanish) We are excited to be teaching you English too, Maddinson. UCA cannot wait to see how this program grows!
September 2024
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Hear from Our Community

Discover what students, parents, and board members have to say.

I love learning at UCA! The teachers help me and care for me.
- UCA 2nd grader
I appreciate the nice teachers and tutors who encourage me.
- UCA 4th grader
I enjoy having kind teachers who care for me and drive me home.
- UCA 6th grader
I appreciate the amount of support UCA gives no matter what. They support me even when I have rough grades or a rough attitude, they are always there for me.
- UCA 8th grader
I appreciate UCA just being there for my children. They have focused on helping my sons bring up their grades which was something I wasn't able to do. UCA is showing my sons that anything is possible with a bit of hard work.
- UCA Parent
The minute we stepped foot into UCA, I knew this was the place for my children.
- UCA Parent
I believe UCA exists to be an outlet of love and care in an urban community that does not know Christ. We exist to lovingly and mindfully fill in the gap between home and school.
- UCA Teacher
UCA is unique because it provides more than the average care from an after school program. UCA cares deeply for each student and meets them where they are at.
- UCA Staff
UCA plays an integral role in the student and their families’ lives. We support students by nurturing their academic, emotional, and spiritual growth. They are loved and cared for, loved and prayed for.
- UCA Board Member
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Promoting Growth, Inspiring Confidence

Guided by faith, Urban Christian Academy offers students and families a safe haven to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Whether your student needs to improve linguistically, accelerate their math competence, or build discipline and interpersonal skills, UCA is here to fill in the gaps.
Our educational philosophy and values shape our approach to each student’s needs. Students come in unsure of their place in the world and leave with confidence and hope in their future. Many UCA alumni have even been the first in their families to go to college.
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Matthew 5:16

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good work, and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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Discover Our Programs

Every one of our educational programs takes a holistic approach. We aim to help students discover their natural talents, taking them from “I can’t” to “I can.”

After School Homework Support

UCA is dedicated to helping students. Our program and classes are designed to strengthen reading, writing, and math skills..

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Individual Tutoring

We offer one-on-one tutoring for interested students to help with specific skills
or subjects. There are options for remote or in-person at UCA. Contact Info@UCAChicago.org to inquire for information.

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Summer Christian School for K-8

Our summer program provides an environment for rising K-Grade 8 students to strengthen core academic skills, teach students to become active learners, and develop positive social skills.

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High School Internships

This program is designed to give students the needed guidance, coaching, and preparation for college.

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