St. Paul Lutheran School in Dolton, IL, serves 58 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed, urban community setting.
The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is part of other religious school associations.
With 6 teachers, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1, supporting its instructional programs.
The udent population is approximately 93% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Dolton area.
Paul Lutheran is a private elementary and middle school offering education from PK to grade 8 in the Dolton, Illinois region.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Lutheran School is Standberry Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Life Celebration Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cuddle Care Child Care Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536 W Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 223-2680
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 223-2680
1.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
1.6 miles
Gr: 12 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
1.6 miles
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Unity Christian Academy
(Christian)
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
2153 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-6700
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
835 E Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
1.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
New Convent Christian Academy
(Christian)
15213 5th Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-3661
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-3661
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 37 students
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cuddle Care Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
150 W. 137th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-8875
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 139 students
Successful Beginning Learning
Daycare / Preschool
105 E 142nd Street
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 849-3489
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Under Carrey's Care #1
Daycare / Preschool
419 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 841-2273
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Childrens Center Outreach
Daycare / Preschool
12803 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 264-5171
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
New Life Celebration Christian Academy ![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
9181.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
9181.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15414 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
9181.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Central School
(Math: 49%)
410 Mccarthy Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9182.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
El Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6835 Fairmount Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5825
9182.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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