St. John Lutheran
St. John's Lutheran School in Lombard,Illinois offers a Preschool 3 through Grade 8 program for parents seeking a quality Christian education for their child Founded in 1888 St. John's Lutheran School is a ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church and is open to all people seeking a Christian education.
Academic excellence and growing in the faith are the guiding forces for St. John's.
Weekly chapel services and religion classes featuring Bible stories and basic Christian teachings insure that our students have ample opportunity to explore their relationship with God and grow spiritually.
At St.John's high academic standards and quality instruction by certified and dedicated teachers work together to enable each child to succeed to his or her potential.
St. John's provides opportunities for students to explore their gifts in many areas, art,music, drama, and athletics.
Yearly plays and programs allow students to exhibit their dramatic and vocal talents.
In athletics we offer cross country, boys and girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading and co-ed track.
Band instruction is available for children in Grades 4-8 ; Strings instruction is available to students in Grades 1 - 8. Students in Grades 3-8 have Spanish class.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. John's Lutheran School in Lombard,Illinois offers a Preschool 3 through Grade 8 program for parents seeking a quality Christian education for their child Founded in 1888 St. John's Lutheran School is a ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church and is open to all people seeking a Christian education. Academic excellence and growing in the faith are the guiding forces for St. John's. Weekly chapel services and religion classes featuring Bible stories and basic Christian teachings insure that our students have ample opportunity to explore their relationship with God and grow spiritually. At St.John's high academic standards and quality instruction by certified and dedicated teachers work together to enable each child to succeed to his or her potential. Last year students at St.John's, taking part in the Iowa Test of Basic Skills,scored the following results. St. John's provides opportunities for students to explore their gifts in many areas, art,music, drama, and athletics. Yearly plays and programs allow students to exhibit their dramatic and vocal talents. In athletics we offer cross country, boys and girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading and co-ed track. Band instruction is available for children in Grades 4-8 and upper grade students(6-8) are able to select electives ranging from Science Inventors Workshop to Advanced Technology. All students in Grades 1 through 8 receive instruction in Spanish.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John Lutheran's ranking?
St. John Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Lutheran?
The application deadline for St. John Lutheran is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I really enjoyed attending St. John's. It was definitely a good foundation not only in academics, but also in my Christian faith. I made friends that became like family to me. I am still in touch with them to this day even after several years of graduating. The staff definitely tends to the needs of each student to the best of their abilities. They challenge those that need it, and help those that need additional attention. Also, St. John's has been great at creating new clubs/activities for students to be involved in. From theater to science clubs to athletics, St. John's has a little of everything for everyone. St. John's also has a close knit community. No only between the students and the teachers, but with the parents as well. The staff encourages the parents to be involved in their children's education and activities. From brush with art to school tournaments, you see St. John parents everywhere. Overall, St. John's has a positive atmosphere and I am deeply grateful that I was able to attend this school from kindergarten to 8th grade.
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