St. Paul's Lutheran School provides a classical education in the Lutheran tradition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Belles Uniform / polos, pants, skirts, jumpers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Family rates available.
Admissions Director
Rev. Joel A. Brondos
Admissions Associate
Pam Viscariello
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess
School Notes
- School Mascot: None Specified
- Saxon Math
- Spalding Writing Road to Reading
- Shurley Grammar Method
- Latin
- Literature-based reading curriculum
- Memory Work
- Luther's Small Catechism
- Daily chapel
- Choir
- Full computer network in each classroom
- Air-conditioning
- Online parent access to grades and communication
- Active PTL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
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Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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Montessori Childrens Community
Montessori School
3424 Maple Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-9542
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-9542
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1125 Harrison Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Little Peoples Country
Daycare / Preschool
211 W Hillgrove Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kensington School Of Lagrange
Daycare / Preschool
125 N Kensington Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 990-8000
La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 990-8000
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 204 students
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Location
Miles
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100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nazareth Academy
(Catholic)
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1125 Harrison Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
100 6th Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 328-8546
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
St. Mary Catholic School ![St. Mary Catholic School Photo]( "St. Mary Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
97 Herrick Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-5747
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Childrens Community
Montessori School
3424 Maple Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-9542
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-9542
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1125 Harrison Ave
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 352-2202
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Little Peoples Country
Daycare / Preschool
211 W Hillgrove Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Kensington School Of Lagrange
Daycare / Preschool
125 N Kensington Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 990-8000
La Grange, IL 60525
(630) 990-8000
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 204 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
145 N Waiola Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-2175
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Caton Ridge Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4630
9184.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4008 Chinaberry Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5678
9184.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 Drauden Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-4900
9184.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14740 Meadow Ln
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4500
9184.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5820 Theodore Dr
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 577-6760
9184.9 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
School Reviews
5 8/10/2013
I highly recommend the school for the following reasons: 1) My three children attended from Kindergarten to 8th grade and their education was so good that they graduated from high school as honor students. 2) My children passed AP classes. 3) They are attending college and their GPA is 3.5 to 4.0. 4) The music, art and the classic programs are of high quality. There is a band and a choir program. 5) The drama department is very good. 6) My children are good young people with high ethics, high morals and strong spiritual life.
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