Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Christ Lutheran School
About the School
- Christ Lutheran School in Jacob, IL serves 23 co–ed students in grades 5 through 7 within a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Established in 1876, Christ Lutheran School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
- This rural Illinois private school is part of a community with several nearby Christian and Lutheran educational options.
- Christ Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of Illinois private schools based on its founding year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 5-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1876
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Salem Lutheran School (8.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is United In Christ Lutheran School (6.9 miles away)
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Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10158 Highway C
Frohna, MO 63748
(573) 824-5218
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
287 Pcr 328
Farrar, MO 63746
(573) 824-5472
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
287 Pcr 328
Farrar, MO 63746
(573) 824-5472
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Catholic
210 S Waters St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-4300
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Christian
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10158 Highway C
Frohna, MO 63748
(573) 824-5218
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 2-9 | 36 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
287 Pcr 328
Farrar, MO 63746
(573) 824-5472
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10158 Highway C
Frohna, MO 63748
(573) 824-5218
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1915 Pine St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3012
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
723 Mulberry St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2013
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1218 West Freeman St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-3733
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(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
8830.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Perryville Area Car Tech Center
Vocational School
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
8830.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
8830.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
326 College St.
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
8830.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Perryville Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
Perryville, MO 63775
(573) 547-7500
8830.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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