St. Matthew Lutheran School in Niles, IL serves 31 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban large town setting.
The school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod with a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Enrollment includes 14 udents in kindergarten through eighth grade, with a student body that is 53% students of color.
The co–educational elementary and secondary school offers programs for early childhood through middle school levels.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Matthew Lutheran School is Northridge Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens Learning World (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Des Plaines KinderCare ![Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front]( "Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 W Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
7655 W Dempster Street
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
7655 W Dempster Street
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
2101 Oakton St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 696-3315
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Logos Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7280 N Caldwell Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
Embers Academy ![Embers Academy Photo]( "Embers Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5
Iccd Academy
(Islamic)
480 Potter Rd, 2nd Fl
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 567-8256
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 567-8256
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Des Plaines KinderCare ![Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front]( "Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 W Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
A Mothers Touch Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
8350 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 813-5039
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 813-5039
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Embers Academy ![Embers Academy Photo]( "Embers Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
8340 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 518-1185
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5
Kiddie Garden
Daycare / Preschool
9130 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 699-8585
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
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615 Kenwood Ave
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(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
9201.3 miles
Gr: PK | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Clifford Johnson School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
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Rank:
7/
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Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-1787
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-1787
9201.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
9201.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Longwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
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30w240 Bruce Ln
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6789
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6789
9201.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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1375 W Bartlett Rd
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(630) 540-7680
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7680
9201.6 miles
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