About the School
- Bethlehem Lutheran School in Chicago, IL, serves 73 students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a central city setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with a teaching staff of five educators.
- Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Bethlehem Lutheran School offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program.
- Approximately 70% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
- Bethlehem Lutheran School is one of several private K–8 options in the Chicago 60617 area, providing an option for families seeking a religious–based education.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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