Timothy Lutheran School in Chicago, IL enrolls 160 students from preschool through eighth grade in a co–ed, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated setting.
The school employs 9 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in a central city community environment.
Timothy Lutheran offers regular elementary and secondary programs serving students in grades PK–8.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the surrounding Chicago neighborhood.
Located near several other private schools, Timothy Lutheran provides an option for families seeking a religiously affiliated central city K–8 private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timothy Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Timothy Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Timothy Lutheran School is Ada S. Mckinley-highland School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ezzard Charles School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School (Christian)
8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 16 students
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Leo Catholic High School ![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Ethelreda Elementary School
(Catholic)
8734 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 238-1757
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students
Southwest Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School (Christian)
8620 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-5437
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 16 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
1 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
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Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
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2/
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
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(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
9186.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1521 E Washington St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
9186.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
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