St. Marks Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Marks Lutheran School

504 N James St Steeleville, IL 62288

Tel: (618) 965-3838

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 142 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 142 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Marks Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marks Lutheran School
Pre-K	42
Kind	13
1	7
2	11
3	14
4	7
5	14
6	6
7	9
8	19

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Year Founded

1874

School Calendar

School Motto

is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, through worship, education, outreach, fellowship, and service.

Student Body

Total Students

142 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Since being established in 1878, St. Mark's Lutheran School has educated thousands of students from Steeleville and the surrounding area.
Over 130 years of strong academic, spiritual, and co-curricular excellence have been enjoyed by St. Mark's students; thanks to St. Mark's many dedicated pastors, principals and teachers through the years.
Currently serving around 160 students, St. Mark's is accredited through National Lutheran Schools Acreditation and recognized by the state of Illinois.
St. Mark's Lutheran School offers a "Class A" type lunch program each full day of school.
This program meets all federal and state requirements.
St. Mark's Lutheran School enjoys an excellent reputation in the Steeleville community in regards to the lunch it provides its students.

Since being established in 1878, St. Mark's Lutheran School has educated thousands of students from Steeleville and the surrounding area. Over 130 years of strong academic, spiritual, and co-curricular excellence have been enjoyed by St. Mark's students; thanks to St. Mark's many dedicated pastors, principals and teachers through the years. Currently serving around 160 students, St. Mark's is accredited through National Lutheran Schools Acreditation and recognized by the state of Illinois. St. Mark's Lutheran School offers a "Class A" type lunch program each full day of school. This program meets all federal and state requirements. St. Mark's Lutheran School enjoys an excellent reputation in the Steeleville community in regards to the lunch it provides its students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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