Very Good
#136 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 19% of private schools
St John Lutheran School
Elementary School · Champaign, IL
A private elementary school in Champaign, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
509 S MATTIS AVE, Champaign, IL 61821
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where St John Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,789/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,284
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swann Special Care Ctr-elem/secondary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Westview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Dr Howard Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| International Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St John Lutheran School is listed in Champaign, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Lutheran School
St John Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Champaign, IL, serving approximately 64 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Lutheran School
What grades does St John Lutheran School serve?
St John Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John Lutheran School?
St John Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Lutheran School rank in IL?
St John Lutheran School ranks #136 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St John Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St John 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 John Lutheran School a religious school?
St John Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Phone
- (219) 359-1714
- Area population (ZIP 61821)
- 28,838
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 61821; 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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