St. Johns Lutheran School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
The student:teacher of St. Johns Lutheran School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Top Rankings
St. Johns Lutheran School 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
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
189 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Jr. Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program
Jr. Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program
School Notes
- School Motto: Christ is our Cornerstone
Source: Verified school update
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 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 84%.
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
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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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 100 students 0.2 miles 519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3215
0.2
PK-8
100
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
Grades: PK-6 | 117 students 1.1 miles 514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
1.1
PK-6
117
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-8 | 58 students 3.1 miles 10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
3.1
PK-8
58
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School![Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo]( "Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: 9-12 | 20 students 8.5 miles 810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
8.5
9-12
20
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 340 students 12.4 miles 217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
12.4
PK-8
340
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