Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love.
As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community.
The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Unity Lutheran Christian Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love. As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community. The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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