About the School
- Timothy Lutheran School in Chicago, IL enrolls 160 students from preschool through eighth grade in a co–ed, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated setting.
- The school employs 9 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in a central city community environment.
- Timothy Lutheran offers regular elementary and secondary programs serving students in grades PK–8.
- The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the surrounding Chicago neighborhood.
- Located near several other private schools, Timothy Lutheran provides an option for families seeking a religiously affiliated central city K–8 private school.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timothy Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Timothy Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Timothy Lutheran School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ezzard Charles School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 16 students
Montessori School (Christian)
8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Catholic
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 16 students
Montessori School (Christian)
8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Catholic
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Foster Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-2725
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Cook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8150 S Bishop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3315
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7931 S Honore St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3425
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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