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#118 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 16% of private schools

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High

High School · Crete, IL

A private high school in Crete, IL serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

1610 MAIN ST, Crete, IL 60417

  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,267
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment153
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,075/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,346

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White71.2%
Black17.0%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crete-monee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–121.0 mi1,503Compare →
Bloom Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.8 mi1,272Compare →
Standberry Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated124.8 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High is listed in Crete, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High is a private high school in Crete, IL, serving approximately 153 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High

What grades does Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High serve?

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High?

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High rank in IL?

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High ranks #118 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High a private school?

Yes, Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High a religious school?

Illinois Lutheran High School and Junior High has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
153
Gender Split
67% M / 33% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
181 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Area population (ZIP 60417)
15,408
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
48.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60417; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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