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St. Philip Lutheran School

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

Chicago, IL

2500 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011

In Chicago, Illinois, St. Philip Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 34 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
34
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 16 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 86% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    109’11–1256’13–1459’15–1659’17–1836’21–2234’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K3
    13
    29
    33
    45
    54
    62
    71
    84

    Student body

    White41%
    Hispanic or Latino32%
    Two or more races12%
    Asian9%
    Black6%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. Philip Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Philip Lutheran School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Philip Lutheran School?

    About 34 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip Lutheran School?

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