St. Paul Lutheran School serves 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Paul Lutheran School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and 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).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul Lutheran School located?
St. Paul Lutheran School is located in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Grand Crossing.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Lutheran School is South Central Community Services - South Shore (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Muhammad University (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 50 students
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Wee Care Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
South Central School Main Campus
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
South Harper Montessori School
Montessori School
8358 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
1.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
South Central School Main Campus
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
Rescue Missionary Christian Church Center & School
(Pentecostal)
7740 South Eberhart
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 224-0439
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6725 S Jeffery Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 684-2179
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 50 students
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Wee Care Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 221-4442
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
South Harper Montessori School
Montessori School
8358 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
9190.6 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
9190.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Oster-oakview School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
9190.7 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
9190.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
9190.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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