St. Paul Lutheran School

9035 Grant Ave Brookfield, IL 60513
spbrookfield.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Belles Uniform / polos, pants, skirts, jumpers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Family rates available.
Admissions Director
Rev. Joel A. Brondos
Admissions Associate
Pam Viscariello
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess

School Notes

  • St. Paul's Lutheran School provides a classical education in the Lutheran tradition.
  • School Mascot: None Specified
  • Saxon Math
  • Spalding Writing Road to Reading
  • Shurley Grammar Method
  • Latin
  • Literature-based reading curriculum
  • Memory Work
  • Luther's Small Catechism
  • Daily chapel
  • Choir
  • Full computer network in each classroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Online parent access to grades and communication
  • Active PTL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
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).

School Reviews

5  
I highly recommend the school for the following reasons: 1) My three children attended from Kindergarten to 8th grade and their education was so good that they graduated from high school as honor students. 2) My children passed AP classes. 3) They are attending college and their GPA is 3.5 to 4.0. 4) The music, art and the classic programs are of high quality. There is a band and a choir program. 5) The drama department is very good. 6) My children are good young people with high ethics, high morals and strong spiritual life.
- Posted by

Endorse St. Paul Lutheran School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
School location map

Request Info

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 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).

Quick Links