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St. Paul Lutheran School

7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619

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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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1889

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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

Online Application

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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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 86 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).