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Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School

1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204

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Tel: (618) 874-6605

www.unityesl.org

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Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love.

As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community.

The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 143 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

2003

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Student Body

Total Students

143 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Nurturing Minds, Building Futures

Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love. As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community. The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 143 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in St. Clair County, IL is $5,259 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in St. Clair County, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).