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St. Johns Lutheran School

206 E Main St Buckley, IL 60918

Tel: (217) 394-2422

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 99 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 99 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Johns 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. Johns Lutheran School
Pre-K	30
Kind	10
1	9
2	9
3	9
4	10
5	7
6	6
7	5
8	4

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Student Body

Total Students

99 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,000

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Tuition Notes

Cost quoted is for non-member. Discounts for second child. Tuition assistance is available.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$600

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

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BaseballBasketball

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

At St. John's Lutheran School, in Buckley, Illinois, believe that each child is a child of GOD; created by the Father, redeemed by the Son, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, empowered by the congregation and supported by the children's parents, we teach using integrated developmentally appropriate methods and practices. Our goal is to fulfill each child's potential by teaching excellence in character, education, and leadership throughout the curriculum using sound Lutheran doctrinal principles based upon scriptural truth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Johns Lutheran School cost?

St. Johns Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Johns Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. Johns Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does St. Johns Lutheran School offer?

St. Johns Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Johns Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,544 for elementary schools and $14,315 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).