Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Book Fee - $380
Registration Fee - $100
Monthly Tuition - $460
Scholarships Available
We also carry F-1 status. I-20s can be issued for international students
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Duane Vance
Admissions Associate
Emily Buetow
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ForensicsSpring Plays
School Notes
- Jerusalem Lutheran School is a K-8 elementary and middle school program focused on providing a Christian education for a lifetime of learning.
- birth certificate, transfer records, etc.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School cost?
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School offer?
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran School is Mcc Academy College Prep (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Brebeuf School (1.3 miles away)
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Islamic
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Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
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Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-3266
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
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Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Distance: 1.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
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(847) 966-3266
Distance: 1.5 mi
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Daycare / Preschool
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(847) 966-9007
Distance: 1.7 mi
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Baptist
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Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-9456
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
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(800) 675-6039
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Jewish
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Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 674-6095
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