Immanuel Lutheran School

Immanuel Lutheran School in Murphysboro, IL offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
The school enrolls 103 students with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Immanuel Lutheran School provides a private elementary and middle school option in Murphysboro, serving early childhood through eighth grade.
The school is one of several private options in the Murphysboro area, including St. Andrew Catholic School and Montessori School of Southern Illinois.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Immanuel Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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