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St. Peter's Lutheran School

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St. Peter's Lutheran School in Saint Peter, IL, serves 68 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural setting.

The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA).

With a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 and 5 teachers, St.

Peter's provides education across early childhood and middle school grade levels.

Total K–12 enrollment is 54 udents, aligning with its rural community context and class size structure.

Peter's Lutheran School is comparable to nearby rural PK–8 private schools such as Vandalia Chriian Academy, which has a similar enrollment and slightly lower student–teacher ratio.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,778 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).