Messiah Lutheran School, founded in 1926 by Messiah Lutheran Church, has served the church and community by providing its students with a quality Christ-centered education.
The school exists to assist parents in providing a Christian education for their child.
Messiah offers a comprehensive educational program for Kindergarten through 8th grade, and a Pre-Kindergarten program.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Messiah Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Messiah Lutheran School is St. Patrick High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pope Francis Global Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pope Francis Global Academy ![Pope Francis Global Academy Photo]( "Pope Francis Global Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
6143 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Montessori School Inc.
Montessori School
3133 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
1 miles
Gr: NS | 6 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5900 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-8844
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
New Horizon Center
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
North Center For Handicapped Children
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
1.5 miles
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Changing Oasis, Inc
Alternative School (Church of God in Christ)
1228 Cuyler Ave ,
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
Berwyn, IL 60402
(773) 309-1047
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Guerin Prep High School
(Catholic)
8001 Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6233
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pope Francis Global Academy ![Pope Francis Global Academy Photo]( "Pope Francis Global Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
6143 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
New Horizon Center
Special Education School
6737 W Forest Preserve Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 286-6226
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
6036 W Eastwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 725-5133
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 725-5133
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pope Francis Global Academy ![Pope Francis Global Academy Photo]( "Pope Francis Global Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
6143 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 736-8806
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ferdinand Parish School
(Catholic)
3131 N Mason Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-3022
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Montessori School Inc.
Montessori School
3133 N Newcastle Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 653-8226
1 miles
Gr: NS | 6 students
Mosaic Early Childhood Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5332 W Addison Street 34
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
7/
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12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
9196.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1384 Spring Valley Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 213-6230
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 213-6230
9196.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
9196.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Seiler Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 428-6600
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 428-6600
9196.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 E Stearns Rd
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(630) 213-5632
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 213-5632
9196.7 miles
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