St. James Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Quincy, IL
900 S 17th St, Quincy, IL 62301
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Quincy
- Serving families in Quincy since at least 2011
In Quincy, Illinois, St. James Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 94 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 94
- Teachers
- 6.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 47 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
- Larger than 59% 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
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 94 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Lutheran School?
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