Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Christ Lutheran School
About the School
- The mission of Christ Lutheran School is to partner with families to equip children academically and spiritually in a loving Christ-centered environment in order to prepare the next generation to be lifelong, faithful Christions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- CLS in Peoria, IL offers co-ed education for grades K through 8
- The school enrolls 170 students supported by 9 full-time teachers and 6 part-time teachers.
- CLS offers sound religious training, complete curriculum with reading, phonics, language, math, science, social studies, music, technology and PE
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Christ Lutheran School offer?
Christ Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Lutheran School's ranking?
Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christ Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Christ Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Christ Lutheran School is New Life Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Side Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is King's Kids/south Side Mission (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Christian
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students
Catholic
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Christian
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2329 W Reservoir Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 688-2931
School
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9029.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
9030 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9030 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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