Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Salem Lutheran School
About the School
- Salem Lutheran School serves 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher of Salem Lutheran School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Salem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Salem Lutheran School often compared to?
Salem Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Saviour School by visitors of our site.
What is Salem Lutheran School's ranking?
Salem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Salem Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Salem Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Salem Lutheran School vs. Our Saviour School
The nearest high school to Salem Lutheran School is Routt Catholic High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Saviour School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Catholic
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 W. Frederick
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
500 E College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8563
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Distance: 29.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 30.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Catholic
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 W. Frederick
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Distance: 28.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Christian
2850 Cider Mill Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 698-1933
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 337 students
Catholic
455 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8621
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7100
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
200 W. Frederick
Arenzville, IL 62611
(217) 997-5535
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1685
Distance: 28.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
717 Rickard Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-5505
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
0.6 miles
Gr: PK | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
0.7 miles
Gr: PK
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