St. James Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
2101 N Fremont St, Chicago, IL 60614
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
St. James Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 146 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 146
- Teachers
- 17.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 76 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. James Lutheran School
What grades does St. James Lutheran School serve?
St. James Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Lutheran School?
About 146 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Lutheran School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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