Trinity Lutheran School in Stewardson, IL serves 113 co–ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a rural setting.
Founded in 1864, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 23:16.
The school employs five teachers, with 10% holding advanced degrees, offering a regular elementary and secondary curriculum.
Trinity Lutheran School maintains casual dress code policies and is a member of the Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools.
As one of the oldest private schools in Illinois, it ranks in the top 20% statewide for school history and longevity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Mid-america Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Trinity Lutheran School offer?
Trinity Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Trinity Lutheran School vs. Mid-america Preparatory School
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is St. Anthony High School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael The Archangel School (7.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Michael The Archangel School
(Catholic)
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
8.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
12.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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