St. Luke School

519 Ashland Ave River Forest, IL 60305
www.stlukeschoolrf.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,300
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 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: 326 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,300
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 55, while Grade 3 has the fewest at 20.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1992, 2012
School Motto
Excellence. Faith. Service.

Student Body

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

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Mascot
Bearcat

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubHistory Club
Math ClubReading Olympics
Spanish ClubSpeech Team
Student Council


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirInstrumental and Vocal Lessons
Theater Programming

School Notes

  • For more than a century, St. Luke School has provided a nurturing environment grounded in the Catholic faith, committed to the academic and spiritual development of each of our students in preschool through 8th grade.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Luke School cost?
St. Luke School's tuition is approximately $8,300 for private students.
What schools are St. Luke School often compared to?
St. Luke School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Luke School?
The acceptance rate of St. Luke School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does St. Luke School offer?
St. Luke School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Luke School's ranking?
St. Luke School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Luke School?
The application deadline for St. Luke 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 Cook County, IL is $12,325 for elementary schools and $18,699 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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