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St. Johns Lutheran School

808 South Main Street Red Bud, IL 62278

Tel: (618) 282-3873 Ext. 210

www.stjohnsredbud.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 189 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,600
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

St. Johns Lutheran School in Red Bud, IL, serves 189 co–ed udents in grades PK through 8 within a town community setting.
Founded in 1859, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated school has an enrollment of 189 and a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's yearly tuition is $2,600, with a 100% acceptance rate and an average class size of 11 udents.
Fifty percent of the teaching aff hold advanced degrees, and the school maintains a casual dress code for students.
Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for affordability and has one of the olde founding dates in the state.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 189 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,600
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 11 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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

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	28
Kind	15
1	21
2	13
3	21
4	22
5	12
6	15
7	25
8	17

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1859

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Student Body

Total Students

189 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

11 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,600

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Jr. Youth Group

Arts and Music Programs:

Band Program

School Notes

School Motto: Christ is our Cornerstone

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Johns Lutheran School cost?

St. Johns Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.

What schools are St. Johns Lutheran School often compared to?

St. Johns Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John The Baptist Catholic School by visitors of our site.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Johns Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Johns Lutheran School offer?

St. Johns Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, 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 Oldest founding date.

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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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,932 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).