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St. Paul Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chicago, IL

846 N Menard Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Overall grade: B+

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  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

St. Paul Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 48 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 188 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
48
Teachers
3.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
188 days
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    113’11–1295’13–1484’15–1680’17–1858’19–2043’21–2248’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded10
    Pre-K5
    K9
    12
    24
    31
    49
    55
    64
    72
    82

    Student body

    Black94%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

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    What grades does St. Paul Lutheran School serve?

    St. Paul Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul Lutheran School?

    About 48 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul Lutheran School?

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