Bethlehem Lutheran School in Chicago, IL, serves 73 students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a central city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with a teaching staff of five educators.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Bethlehem Lutheran School offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program.
Approximately 70% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Bethlehem Lutheran School is one of several private K–8 options in the Chicago 60617 area, providing an option for families seeking a religious–based education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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