Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Trinity Lutheran School
About the School
- Trinity Lutheran School serves 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The student:teacher of Trinity Lutheran School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Compelled by the grace of God, Trinity Lutheran Church and School forgives, teaches, and serves in the name of Jesus.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (6.8 miles away)
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Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
900 Mater Dei Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Distance: 23.0 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Baptist
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Distance: 34.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
Christian
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
680 W Walnut St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8561
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
8890.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
8890.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
8891 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
8891.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Coulterville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
8891.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
School Reviews
5 1/12/2022
I was at this school from kindergarten through 4th grade. At that time there was change. But it was a good change. At this school, they challenge you just enough so you actually learn something.
5 8/12/2018
This is a totally awesome school. Best I have ever seen. Staff is friendly and courteous. They truly care about the students. This school is highly recommended. Wish I could rate higher than 5 stars.
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