St. Peters Lutheran School serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Peters Lutheran School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Peters Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Proclaiming Jesus Christ & Teaching the Faith Since 1855
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peters Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Peters Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peters Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peters Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Peters Lutheran School is Connect Christian School (11.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (6.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
600 Water St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7002
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
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