Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Cross Evangelical Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Cross Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1881
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
349 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies from preschool to elementary school. Please inquire for details.
% on Financial Aid
90%
Admissions Director
Alicia Gauss
Admissions Associate
Candy Nolan
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Book ClubScholastic Bowl
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
bitty basketballbitty soccer
School Notes
- Cross Lutheran School is an integral part of the ministry of Cross Lutheran Church.
- Cross Lutheran School offers Christian education preschool twos through eighth grade.
- The purpose of Cross School is to provide Christian education in partnership with parents.
- Cross is dedicated to providing an atmosphere where Christ and His redeeming love is part of student life.
- Cross Lutheran School is an integral part of the ministry of Cross Lutheran Church. Cross Lutheran School offers Christian education preschool through eighth grade. The purpose of Cross School is to provide Christian education in partnership with parents. Cross is dedicated to providing an atmosphere where Christ and His redeeming love is part of student life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cross Evangelical Lutheran School often compared to?
Cross Evangelical Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Cross Evangelical Lutheran School offer?
Cross Evangelical Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Cross Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
Cross Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cross Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Cross Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/25/2020
My kids are challenged to live out their faith, challenged academically, but supported by the amazing staff the entire time. I am thankful for the amazing people and families that make this an excellent place to raise children with a strong faith and love for others.
5 10/24/2015
i graduated in 1977 and have lost my year book can you tell me how i might get a copy of one
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