Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurturing Minds, Building Futures
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love.
- As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community.
- The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.
- Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School was opened in August 2003 to provide the community of East St. Louis with opportunities to hear the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ and teach the children of this community the wonders of God's love. As a mission project of the Southern Illinois District LCMS, the staff of Unity has undertaken the task of bringing the light of Christ to the community. The teachers and principal stress that every student belongs to Jesus and that Christians are united in heart and mind through their faith in Christ Jesus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School often compared to?
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Sister Thea Bowman by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School?
The application deadline for Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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