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St. Luke School

519 Ashland Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Tel: (708) 366-8587

www.stlukeschoolrf.org

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

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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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Luke School
Pre-K	55
Kind	35
1	33
2	27
3	20
4	27
5	27
6	30
7	35
8	37

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1921

Colors

Blue and Gold

School Calendar

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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%

Academics & 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 & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,300

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Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

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.

School Motto: Excellence. Faith. Service.
School Mascot: Bearcat

Source: Verified school update

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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 85%.

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 $13,626 for elementary schools and $19,847 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).