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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
St. Luke School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 19, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1992, 2012
Student Body
Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
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 and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubHistory Club
Math ClubReading Olympics
Spanish ClubSpeech Team
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirInstrumental and Vocal Lessons
Theater Programming
School Notes
- School Motto: Excellence. Faith. Service.
- School Mascot: Bearcat
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 84%.
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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The nearest high school to St. Luke School is Trinity High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Field School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Forest Park Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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(708) 771-5030
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Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(708) 209-3656
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(708) 771-8383
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-8383
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(708) 344-0404
Melrose Park, IL 60160
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(773) 309-1047
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(773) 309-1047
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River Forest, IL 60305
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Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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(708) 366-1882
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(708) 484-8033
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
1.1 miles
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1515 Lathrop Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-5905
River Forest, IL 60305
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Daycare / Preschool
16 Lathrop Ave
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(708) 771-8337
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-8337
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(708) 834-3099
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 834-3099
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(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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(708) 209-3656
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 209-3656
0.7 miles
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(Christian)
931 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 434-5811
0.9 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
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Plainfield, IL 60544
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Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-5521
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(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
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(630) 428-7200
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
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(815) 436-6128
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