Trinity-St. John School is a Preschool through 8th-grade school operated by Trinity Lutheran Church, Nashville and St.
John Lutheran Church, New Minden. The school has an second-to-none student-to-teacher ratio, academic excellence, fully licensed teachers, and a very reasonable tuition.
Children are also taught the tenets of the Christian faith and have chapel once a week.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,850
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity-st John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinity-st John Lutheran School cost?
Trinity-st John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,850 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Trinity-st John Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity-st John Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Trinity-st John Lutheran School is Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School (17.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (9.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
New Horizon Christian School
(Christian)
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
16.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
17.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
17.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10
Mater Dei High School
(Catholic)
900 Mater Dei Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7216
20.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
26 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
26.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Christian Fellowship School
(Christian)
616 U.s. Route 51
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-6800
28.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
New Horizon Christian School
(Christian)
12 Greenview Church Road
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-6910
16.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Bruno Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 N Gordon St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
155 N. Main St.
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7754
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
606 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6142
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8701 Huey Rd
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
Hoffman, IL 62250
(618) 495-2246
15.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Bruno Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 N Gordon St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(161) 835-7827
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marissa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E Fulton St
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2339
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2339
8878.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Marissa Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 School View Dr
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2393
Marissa, IL 62257
(618) 295-2393
8878.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 Darmstadt St
Saint Libory, IL 62282
(618) 768-4923
Saint Libory, IL 62282
(618) 768-4923
8879.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
8880.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
8880.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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