St. Peter Lutheran School, located in Arlington Heights, provides a unique environment for your child to grow in Christian faith and values, as well as academic excellence.
Come see how your student can Start Here, Lead Anywhere, and see all the things that make us a National Blue Ribbon award recipient and Daily Herald 2022 Readers' Choice winner for Best Private School.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Peter Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1860
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Student Body
Total Students
572 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Leading People to a Full Life in Christ [John 10:10]
- Welcome to St. Peter Lutheran School as we celebrate over 160 years of excellence! we are excited to welcome you into our vibrant, warm, and supportive community. We have the distinct honor of being one of the oldest educational institutions in Northern Illinois and one of the most technologically advanced and creatively innovative. At St. Peter, we believe that rigorous academics can be taught in dynamic ways that allow students to experience the joy and excitement at the heart of so many enduring learning experiences. The classrooms, Makerspace, gyms, art studio, and playgrounds all serve as vital staging grounds for a rich program designed to prepare St. Peter graduates to be intellectually curious, compassionate and independent thinkers. The result is a transformative experience where students discover who they are in Christ and embrace their God-given purpose.Start here, lead anywhere! Take a visit to our 13-acre campus and see why generations of families believe St. Peter is the best place for learning in Chicago`s Northwest Suburbs. We are a National Blue Ribbon award recipient and Daily Herald's 2022 Readers' Choice winner for Best Private School. We look forward to meeting you on campus soon!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peter Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Peter Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/4/2020
St. Peter is such a wonderful place to be. The current administration is top notch, and the teachers are wonderful. Faced with the choice to move to the top rated public schools in the area I am so glad we decided to keep our children here in such a thriving, welcoming community!!
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