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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools serving 794 students in Illinois.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
The top ranked wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools in Illinois include Illinois Lutheran High School and Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School.
These schools make up under 1% of the 957 private schools in Illinois and under 1% of its 183,277 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 794

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 794

Top Ranked Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Private Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026-27)

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Illinois Lutheran High School
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
(5)
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St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
501 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-4424
(7)
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Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6218 Capulina Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965-7340
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
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Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
(3)
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Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1310 N Frolic Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-0011
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Our Saviors Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1800 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-5922
(1)
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St. Pauls Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
153 19th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(262) 288-1587
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools in Illinois include Illinois Lutheran High School and Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
8 wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
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