Since being established in 1878, St. Mark's Lutheran School has educated thousands of students from Steeleville and the surrounding area.
Over 130 years of strong academic, spiritual, and co-curricular excellence have been enjoyed by St. Mark's students; thanks to St. Mark's many dedicated pastors, principals and teachers through the years.
Currently serving around 160 students, St. Mark's is accredited through National Lutheran Schools Acreditation and recognized by the state of Illinois.
St. Mark's Lutheran School offers a "Class A" type lunch program each full day of school.
This program meets all federal and state requirements. St. Mark's Lutheran School enjoys an excellent reputation in the Steeleville community in regards to the lunch it provides its students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marks Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
School Motto
is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, through worship, education, outreach, fellowship, and service.
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Since being established in 1878, St. Mark's Lutheran School has educated thousands of students from Steeleville and the surrounding area. Over 130 years of strong academic, spiritual, and co-curricular excellence have been enjoyed by St. Mark's students; thanks to St. Mark's many dedicated pastors, principals and teachers through the years. Currently serving around 160 students, St. Mark's is accredited through National Lutheran Schools Acreditation and recognized by the state of Illinois. St. Mark's Lutheran School offers a "Class A" type lunch program each full day of school. This program meets all federal and state requirements. St. Mark's Lutheran School enjoys an excellent reputation in the Steeleville community in regards to the lunch it provides its students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for St. Marks Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Marks Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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