St. Peter Lutheran School

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 Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 536 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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Student Body

Total Students
536 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Peter Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • 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.
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

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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $10,842 for elementary schools and $18,255 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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