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Immanuel Lutheran School

ILS serves students from the far northwest suburbs in grades PK-8, offering a high-quality Christian education and varied extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences through giftedness
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Eagle

Student Body

Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Immanuel Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
7%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school uniforms- khaki/navy on botto, red/white/or blue on top with a collar

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
tuition varies from $1550 for PK3 to $5950 for community member grades 1-8, with special rates for Immanuel church members and multiple child discounts
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Courtney Dougherty
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Scholars, Junior National Honor Society, Student Council (Middle School)

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Drama Productions, Handbells, Young Rembrants

School Notes

  • Immanuel Lutheran School offers a comprehensive educational program for students in preschool through eighth grade and is accredited by NLSA and recognized by the state of Illinois. Beginning with preschool programming which incorporates academics, social/emotional development and play, Immanuel prepares its students for success. Early childhood classes offer great adult/student ratios with a teacher and an aide in every class, allowing our certified teaching staff to meet students where they are and inspire them to grow. Middle grades encourage greater student responsibility for learning and increased opportunities for extracurriculars. Middle school follows a junior high school model with departmentalized instruction and switching classes as well as competitive athletics, drama and music. As part of the Lutheran Schools system, Immanuel participates in conference and state level competition in athletics, academics and music, affording a high level of rigor to our students. The overall environment at ILS is welcoming and encourages families to get involved in serving and socializing. While many of our families belong to Immanuel Lutheran Church, membership is not required. We encourage families to partner with us in leading the children to live lives of faith both while enrolled at Immanuel and afterward.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Immanuel Lutheran School cost?
Immanuel Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Immanuel Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Immanuel Lutheran School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Immanuel Lutheran School offer?
Immanuel Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Immanuel Lutheran School's ranking?
Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
I graduated from Immanuel about 15 years ago, and my family has been students for generations. The teachers are top quality, the education put us far ahead of a lot of our peers when we reached high school, and the congregation is really involved in the wellbeing of the students. I am thankful I had the opportunity to go here and believe it contributed a lot to not only my spiritual health but my professional success.
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5  
Immanuel is an exceptional school that not only provides a top-tier education but also nurtures your child's relationship with God. Our children love going to school here and we love that they are able to.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kane County, IL is $7,327 for elementary schools and $9,671 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kane County, IL is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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