St. Johns Lutheran School in Country Club Hills, IL, serves 77 udents from preschool through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.
Eablished in 1849, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and participates in religious school associations.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its co–educational elementary and middle school programs.
Johns Lutheran School's enrollment is 100% udents of color, reflecting the diversity of the Country Club Hills area.
As a suburban private school serving grades PK–8,. Johns ranks among the top 20% in Illinois for school hiory and diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1849
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Johns Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Country Club Hills KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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