Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. James Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1851
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Motto
To See Jesus and Cause Him to Be Seen
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lutheran Junior Honor Association
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubHandbell Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Volleyball
School Notes
- St. James Lutheran School gives a thorough training in all subjects, for God desires His children to develop and use all of their God-given abilities.
- The child's relationship with God, parents, teachers, administrators and other students makes a significant impact on a child's mind, attitude and lifestyle.
- It is the conviction of St. James Lutheran School that if God is to be in our living, then He must also be in our learning.
- St. James Lutheran School offers a well-rounded curriculum with a Christian emphasis.
- We believe that the Christian Day School is one of the best ways to "train up a child in the way he should go...in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." We believe Christian education not only helps children, but also helps families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- St. James Lutheran School gives a thorough training in all subjects, for God desires His children to develop and use all of their God-given abilities. The child's relationship with God, parents, teachers, administrators and other students makes a significant impact on a child's mind, attitude and lifestyle. It is the conviction of St. James Lutheran School that if God is to be in our living, then He must also be in our learning. St. James Lutheran School offers a well-rounded curriculum with a Christian emphasis. We believe that the Christian Day School is one of the best ways to "train up a child in the way he should go",., "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." We believe Christian education not only helps children, but also helps families grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. James Lutheran School offer?
St. James Lutheran School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Volleyball.
What is St. James Lutheran School's ranking?
St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. James Lutheran School is Quincy Notre Dame High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Catholic
1113 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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