Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Pauls 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
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar
School Motto
Teaching Children to KNOW and GROW in Christ
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available!
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubScholastic Bowl
School Notes
- St. Pauls Lutheran School in Milford, IL is a rural coed private school serving grades PK through 8 with a total enrollment of 92 udents.
- Founded in 1872, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and holds National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.
- The udentteacher ratio of 13:1 with 7 teachers serving students in a rural setting.
- Annual tuition for the 202324 school year is $4,800, offering an accessible option for families seeking a Lutheran elementary and middle school education.
- Pauls Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for school hiory based on its founding year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pauls Lutheran School cost?
St. Pauls Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.
What sports does St. Pauls Lutheran School offer?
St. Pauls Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Pauls Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Pauls Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Pauls Lutheran School is Parklawn School Activity Center (8.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (10.9 miles away)
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Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Christian
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
201 West Lincoln Street
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2547
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Christian
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
160 Concordia Dr
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(815) 697-2212
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953
(708) 425-3344
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Christian
202 West Green St.
Roberts, IL 60962
(217) 249-2282
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
206 E Main St
Buckley, IL 60918
(217) 394-2422
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students
Catholic
607 N Washington Ave
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0710
Distance: 29.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
340 E Belle Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-2011
Distance: 30.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Distance: 32.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Christian
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Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
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7/
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Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
9104.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
519 S Margaret Ave
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
9104.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 S Orange St
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
9106.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
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700 Panther Way
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
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Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 County Line Road
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(217) 387-2291
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
9107.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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