Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bethel Lutheran School
About the School
- Bethel Lutheran School in Morton, IL, serves 342 students from preschool through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
- The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 31:1, supported by 11 full–time teachers.
- Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Bethel Lutheran provides a co–educational program spanning early childhood to middle school levels.
- The student body includes 5.56% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this suburban private school.
- Bethel Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Bethel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
KNOW Jesus. GROW in Jesus. SHOW Jesus to others.
Student Body
Total Students
342 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethel Lutheran School often compared to?
Bethel Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Blessed Sacrament School by visitors of our site.
What is Bethel Lutheran School's ranking?
Bethel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bethel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Bethel Lutheran School is New Hope Christian Academy (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
4229 N Monroe Avenue
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 685-2533
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
100 Harvey Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
100 Harvey Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
233 E Greenwood St
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-8442
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
100 Harvey Street
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-4345
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students
Baptist
22648 Grosenbach Rd
Washington, IL 61571
(301) 698-2000
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
300 S 6th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-7194
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
9031.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
9031.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9611 S Hanna City Glasford Rd
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
Glasford, IL 61533
(309) 389-2231
9031.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
9032.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
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9/
Top 20%10
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
9032.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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