St. Pauls Lutheran School serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
The student:teacher of St. Pauls Lutheran School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Pauls Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available!
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubScholastic Bowl
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching Children to KNOW and GROW in Christ
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pauls Lutheran School cost?
St. Pauls Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.
What sports does St. Pauls Lutheran School offer?
St. Pauls Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Pauls Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Pauls Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Pauls Lutheran School is Parklawn School Activity Center (8.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (10.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Parklawn School Activity Center
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Grand Prairie School
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
9.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
15.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Heritage Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
18.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
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