Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School vs. Good Shepherd Lutheran School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Student Body
Overview
The mission of Holy Cross is to communicate the love of God in Jesus Christ to our members, community, and world, as we bring people to their Savior through baptism, make disciples through education, and care for our members and community in acts of love.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers a challenging curriculum while intergrating a Christian training of discipleship. We always ask the question of the students..."What can you do with God's help to make this day special for others" The purpose of Good Shepherd Lutheran School is to provide each child with a quality Christ-centered education.
We recognize that this begins with the premise that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and in Him we have eternal life.
The curriculum and all activiites are developed around this premise.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1848
1984
Students Body
Total Students
189 students
356 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
90
Kindergarten Students
16
43
Grade 1 Students
22
34
Grade 2 Students
17
28
Grade 3 Students
19
28
Grade 4 Students
24
27
Grade 5 Students
24
32
Grade 6 Students
17
32
Grade 7 Students
16
24
Grade 8 Students
11
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
45%
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
1
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(No Formal Dress Code)
(No Formal Dress Code)
Formal
(Standarized Dress)
(Standarized Dress)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,000
$6,115
Tuition Notes
A discount is applied for members of Holy Cross Church
Above is our community rate. If you are a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, tuition is $5,044
% on Financial Aid
15%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
97%
Admissions Director
n/a
Jennifer Osborn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Band, Chimes, Handbell Choir, International Club, Piano Instruction, Violin
Band and Choir, STEM Activities, Yearbook