St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chicago, IL
4939 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
In Chicago, Illinois, St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 144 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 144
- Teachers
- 11.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 61 girls, 83 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% 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. John Lutheran School
What grades does St. John Lutheran School serve?
St. John Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?
About 144 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Lutheran School?
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