St. Pauls Lutheran School in Milford, IL is a rural coed private school serving grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 92 udents.
Founded in 1872, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and holds National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
The udentteacher ratio of 13:1 with 7 teachers serving students in a rural setting.
Annual tuition for the 202324 school year is $4,800, offering an accessible option for families seeking a Lutheran elementary and middle school education.
Pauls Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for school hiory based on its founding year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 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
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
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
- School Mascot: Cougars
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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Location
Miles
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
Christ Lutheran High School ![Christ Lutheran High School Photo]( "Christ Lutheran High School Photo")
(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
School
Location
Miles
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
Christ Lutheran High School ![Christ Lutheran High School Photo]( "Christ Lutheran High School Photo")
(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
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
24.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
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
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
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
24.2 miles
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
607 N Washington Ave
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0710
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0710
27.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Tuition listed
St. Malachy School
(Catholic)
340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 17 students
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
30.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
32.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tri Point Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Main St
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
9104.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Tri-point Jr High/elementary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 S Margaret Ave
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
9104.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ludlow Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Orange St
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
9106.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Paxton-buckley-loda High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Panther Way
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
9107.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Iroquois West Elementary School/thawville
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 County Line Road
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
9107.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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