St. Luke Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Luke Academy

1500 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60657

Tel: (773) 472-3837

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,690
Acceptance rate: 95%
Application Deadline: Feb. 21 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,690
Acceptance rate: 95%
Application Deadline: Feb. 21 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Luke Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Luke Academy
Pre-K	38
Kind	2
1	4
2	1
4	2
5	12
7	2
8	12

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Year Founded

1882

School Calendar

School Motto

Fostering Curiosity, Building Community and Developing Character since 1882.

Student Body

Total Students

73 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 21 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,690

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Tuition Notes

This is the total 2024-2025 Tuition for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade. Preschool has different tuition fees based on Half Day or Full Day.

% on Financial Aid

16%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kim Froning

Application URL

School Notes

Welcome to Saint Luke Academy, a school that has served the children of this community since 1882.
Saint Luke Academy offers a challenging curriculum taught by a team of dedicated, innovative and state certified professionals.
Students are viewed as diverse individuals with unique learning styles.
Best practice methodologies are implemented to differentiate instruction addressing these different learning needs.
Saint Luke Academy students engage a core curriculum through small learning communities as they work toward graduation, moving from the nurturing environment of the Pre-School to discipline specific classes and inter-disciplinary studies in the Primary School through inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary learning blocks in the Middle School.
Our students have access to the latest technological and scientific equipment in our Media Center, Resource Room and Science Laboratory.
We offer an abundance of extra-curricular activities and programs, such as History Fair, math and geography clubs, music ensembles, art programs and athletic teams, to complement and enhance our students' educational experiences.

Welcome to Saint Luke Academy, a school that has served the children of this community since 1882. Saint Luke Academy offers a challenging curriculum taught by a team of dedicated, innovative and state certified professionals. Students are viewed as diverse individuals with unique learning styles. Best practice methodologies are implemented to differentiate instruction addressing these different learning needs. Saint Luke Academy students engage a core curriculum through small learning communities as they work toward graduation, moving from the nurturing environment of the Pre-School to discipline specific classes and inter-disciplinary studies in the Primary School through inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary learning blocks in the Middle School. Our students have access to the latest technological and scientific equipment in our Media Center, Resource Room and Science Laboratory. We offer an abundance of extra-curricular activities and programs, such as History Fair, math and geography clubs, music ensembles, art programs and athletic teams, to complement and enhance our students' educational experiences.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Luke Academy cost?

St. Luke Academy's tuition is approximately $9,690 for private students and $400 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Luke Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Luke Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What is St. Luke Academy's ranking?

St. Luke Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Luke Academy?

The application deadline for St. Luke Academy is Feb. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Luke Academy located?

St. Luke Academy is located in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Lake View.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).