Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Paul Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,950
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 10 students
- 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
Affordability
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki/black bottoms and uniform tops
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships and Financial Assistance if Available
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Christopher Lingel
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art ClubIntramural sports
School Notes
- St. Paul's Lutheran School has earned a reputation for outstanding academic excellence and we have the statistics to prove it.
- * 14:1 student to teacher ratio *standardized test scores 2.7 grade levels ahead * 93% of eligible students participate in athletic programs * Illinois certified teachers.
- School Motto: Born anew in Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit in the Gospel, Saint Paul's Lutheran Congregation learns, lives and shares the living Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Saint. Paul's Lutheran School builds a foundation that will last a lifetime. Our teachers are committed to the education of our students and continue their own learning in order to provide the best for our students.Our students are able to participate in athletic programs beginning in grade three and have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports and excel in many.Music and art curriculum, as well as performance and art display, are available for all students.Service and mission projects, contest, and other community activities are offered to students and families.Saint. Paul's Lutheran School is housed in a new dynamic, multi-faceted facility with seven classrooms, gymnasium/cafeteria, library, and offices. A large outdoor play area and a child care center that provides daycare and before and after care are a part of the Saint. Paul's campus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,950 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. Paul Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field 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: Least expensive tuition, 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Lutheran School is Father Mcgivney Catholic High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maryville Christian School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Neumann Catholic School (4.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students
Catholic
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students
Catholic
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 449 students
Baptist
7110 State Rt. 162
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 505-7000
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 47 students
Christian
1203 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 345-4224
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
142 Wilma Dr
Maryville, IL 62062
(618) 345-7230
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
500 Goshen Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0268
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1300 Belt Line Road
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 344-3153
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
1802 Madison Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-1230
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 S. Arbor Vitae
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9464
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collinsville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9649 Collinsville Rd
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
8.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Collinsville Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
9.1 miles
Gr: 11-12
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
9.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Kreitner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9000 College St
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 346-6213
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Caseyville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 S 2nd St
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6205
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6205
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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