St. John Lutheran School

302 W Holmes St Chester, IL 62233
www.sjshornets.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has 24 students the largest grade is Pre-K, ahead of Grade 5 with 19 and Grade 8 with 15.
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar
School Motto
Great is Thy Faithfulness

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • St. John Lutheran School, a ministry of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, was established in 1849.
  • The school offers Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as a three and four year old pre-school program.
  • We the members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church believe that in response to the Good News of the Gospel we are to Glorify God in all that we do, specially through Corporate worship, Biblical instruction, Christian fellowship and mission outreach.
  • St. John Lutheran School, a ministry of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, was established in 1849.
  • The school offers Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as a three and four year old pre-school program.
  • We the members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church believe that in response to the Good News of the Gospel we are to Glorify God in all that we do, specially through Corporate worship, Biblical instruction, Christian fellowship and mission outreach.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Orville Hodge, Illinois State Auditor -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. John Lutheran School often compared to?
St. John Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Marks Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. John Lutheran School?
St. John Lutheran School famous alumni include: Orville Hodge, Illinois State Auditor.
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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