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 Stats (2025)
- 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.: 13:1
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).
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