Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
St. Johns Lutheran School
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 (26-27)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
School Motto
Christ is our Cornerstone
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Jr. Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program
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 89%.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Johns Lutheran School vs. St. John The Baptist Catholic School
The nearest high school to St. Johns Lutheran School is Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School (8.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Baptist Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Catholic
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 363 students
Catholic
49 Dubourg Place
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496
Distance: 16.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
30 Triangle Dr.
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-8984
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Catholic
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10 S Lincoln St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Catholic
519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Catholic
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Catholic
2 N Alton St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3930
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Bud High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 N Main St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12
Ccsi Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
Career Center Of Southern Il
Vocational School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
6.6 miles
Gr: 11-12
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