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St. James Lutheran School

900 S 17th St Quincy, IL 62301

Tel: (217) 222-8267

www.stjamesquincyschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 88 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 88 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Lutheran School
Pre-K	14
Kind	8
1	11
2	11
3	13
4	7
5	10
6	5
7	7
8	2

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1851

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Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

88 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Lutheran Junior Honor Association

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubHandbell Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CYO Volleyball

School Notes

St. James Lutheran School gives a thorough training in all subjects, for God desires His children to develop and use all of their God-given abilities.
The child's relationship with God, parents, teachers, administrators and other students makes a significant impact on a child's mind, attitude and lifestyle.
It is the conviction of St. James Lutheran School that if God is to be in our living, then He must also be in our learning.
St. James Lutheran School offers a well-rounded curriculum with a Christian emphasis.
We believe that the Christian Day School is one of the best ways to "train up a child in the way he should go...in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." We believe Christian education not only helps children, but also helps families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

School Motto: To See Jesus and Cause Him to Be Seen
School Mascot: Eagles

St. James Lutheran School gives a thorough training in all subjects, for God desires His children to develop and use all of their God-given abilities. The child's relationship with God, parents, teachers, administrators and other students makes a significant impact on a child's mind, attitude and lifestyle. It is the conviction of St. James Lutheran School that if God is to be in our living, then He must also be in our learning. St. James Lutheran School offers a well-rounded curriculum with a Christian emphasis. We believe that the Christian Day School is one of the best ways to "train up a child in the way he should go",., "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." We believe Christian education not only helps children, but also helps families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does St. James Lutheran School offer?

St. James Lutheran School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.

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The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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