Messiah Lutheran School, founded in 1926 by Messiah Lutheran Church, has served the church and community by providing its students with a quality Christ-centered education.
The school exists to assist parents in providing a Christian education for their child.
Messiah offers a comprehensive educational program for Kindergarten through 8th grade, and a Pre-Kindergarten program.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Messiah Lutheran School is St. Patrick High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pope Francis Global Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Pope Francis Global Academy![Pope Francis Global Academy Photo]( "Pope Francis Global Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
6143 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 student Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Montessori School Inc.
Montessori School
3133 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
1 miles
Gr: NS | 6 students
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