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#526 of 716 private schools in IL

St James Lutheran School

Elementary School

2101 N FREMONT ST, Chicago, IL 60614

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

143

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

143

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#526 of 716

In Chicago

#138 of 162

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About St James Lutheran School

St James Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Chicago, IL. St James Lutheran School serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.7 pts below IL schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 143 students, St James Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St James Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St James Lutheran School compares to 503 public schools serving similar grades in Chicago, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

This School

15.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

143

This School

490

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.1% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

Asian 3.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%

St James Lutheran School Chicago Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Lutheran School (this school)	—	143	13.5:1	5.5
Mayer Elem School	0.4 mi	698	15.9:1	9.3
Lincoln Elem School	0.4 mi	851	16.4:1	9.1
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad	0.5 mi	327	10.5:1	5.3
Alcott Elem School	0.7 mi	575	575:1	6.9
LaSalle Elem Language Academy	0.8 mi	483	12.1:1	6.7
Skinner Elem School	0.9 mi	1,049	16.7:1	8.7
Harriet Tubman Elem School	1.0 mi	282	9.1:1	7.5
Manierre Elem School	1.0 mi	288	13.1:1	5.0
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr	1.1 mi	246	9.8:1	4.7
Burr Elem School	1.1 mi	454	14.2:1	8.1
Skinner North Elem Sch	1.1 mi	512	17.1:1	9.3
Rowe Elementary	1.1 mi	704	13:1	4.1
Prescott Elem School	1.1 mi	412	12.5:1	9.4
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center	1.2 mi	359	13.3:1	5.9
Drummond Elem School	1.3 mi	336	14.6:1	7.0
Nettelhorst Elem School	1.5 mi	650	14.4:1	7.9
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center	1.6 mi	366	14.1:1	4.8
CICS - Bucktown Campus	1.6 mi	537	14.9:1	7.0
Burley Elem School	1.6 mi	499	16.6:1	8.6
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy	1.6 mi	616	15:1	9.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,144

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 33%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 143

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.1%

Two or More 7.7%

Black 4.9%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2101 N FREMONT ST, Chicago, IL 60614

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mayer Elem School (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Skinner North Elem Sch (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chicago, see our Chicago schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Lincoln Park High School Chicago	0.3 mi	2,125	8.3
Mayer Elem School Chicago	0.4 mi	698	9.3
Lincoln Elem School Chicago	0.4 mi	851	9.1
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad Chicago	0.5 mi	327	5.3
ST CLEMENT SCHOOL Chicago	0.6 mi	376	6.3
Alcott Elem School Chicago	0.7 mi	575	6.9
ST JOSAPHAT SCHOOL Chicago	0.7 mi	309	7.0
FUSION ACADEMY LP: CHICAGO- LINCOLN PARK Chicago	0.9 mi	84	8.3
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHICAGO, LINCOLN P Chicago	0.9 mi	353	8.7
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy Chicago	0.9 mi	537	6.1
Skinner Elem School Chicago	0.9 mi	1,049	8.7
LaSalle Elem Language Academy Chicago	0.8 mi	483	6.7
Harriet Tubman Elem School Chicago	1.0 mi	282	7.5
Manierre Elem School Chicago	1.0 mi	288	5.0
Skinner North Elem Sch Chicago	1.1 mi	512	9.3
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr Chicago	1.1 mi	246	4.7
Rowe Elementary Chicago	1.1 mi	704	4.1
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Chicago	1.2 mi	137	6.7
CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL Chicago	1.2 mi	418	6.7
Burr Elem School Chicago	1.1 mi	454	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60614 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$139,561

Median Home Value

$730,700

Median Rent

$2,019/mo

Population

70,444

College Educated

86.1%

Homeownership

45.1%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

31.3

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CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL South Holland, IL	199	5.5
Fieldcrest Intermediate School Toluca, IL	195	5.5
Lake Crest Elem School Oakland, IL	182	5.5
Limestone Walters Elem School Peoria, IL	186	5.5
Mulberry Grove Elem School Mulberry Grove, IL	159	5.5
QUEEN OF MARTYRS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Evergreen Park, IL	194	5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St James Lutheran School

What grades does St James Lutheran School serve?

St James Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Lutheran School?

St James Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Lutheran School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Lutheran School rank in IL?

St James Lutheran School ranks #526 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St James Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St James Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St James Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 St James Lutheran School a religious school?

St James Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 81 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 89 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 143
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Cook County
Phone: (773) 525-4990

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