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#473 of 716 private schools in IL

St Paul Lutheran School

Elementary School

1415 10TH AVE, Rochelle, IL 61068

Private

Enrollment

109

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#473 of 716

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St Paul Lutheran School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Rochelle · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.1/10

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3.6/10

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About St Paul Lutheran School

St Paul Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Rochelle, IL. St Paul Lutheran School serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.4 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 109 students, St Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul Lutheran School compares to the 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
14.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
109
This School
vs
487
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.5% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.9% vs 0%
St Paul Lutheran School Rochelle Public Avg

All Schools in Rochelle

School Rating
St Paul Lutheran School (this school) 5.8
Tilton Elem School 5.1
Central Elem School 3.6
Rochelle Twp High School 5.6
Lincoln Elem School 4.3
Rochelle Middle School 5.0

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
? 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 Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 109
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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 94.5%
Asian 3.7%
Black 0.9%
Hispanic 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1415 10TH AVE, Rochelle, IL 61068

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kings Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Kings), which scores notably higher. Another option is Creston Elem School (rated 8.5/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Creston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Indian Creek Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 15.5 miles away, in nearby Shabbona), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rochelle, see our Rochelle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 15.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Tilton Elem School Rochelle 0.3 mi 5.1
Central Elem School Rochelle 0.7 mi 3.6
Rochelle Twp High School Rochelle 0.8 mi 5.6
Lincoln Elem School Rochelle 1.0 mi 4.3
Rochelle Middle School Rochelle 1.1 mi 5.0
Kings Elementary School Kings 5.0 mi 8.9
Steward Elementary School Steward 6.5 mi 7.5
Creston Elem School Creston 5.7 mi 8.5
Eswood C C Grade School Lindenwood 8.9 mi 5.7
Ashton-Franklin Center HS Ashton 9.0 mi 6.1
Monroe Center Grade School Monroe Center 12.2 mi 4.6
Stillman Valley High School Stillman Valley 12.8 mi 6.5
Highland Elem School Stillman Valley 13.0 mi 5.6
Meridian Jr High School Stillman Valley 13.3 mi 6.3
Malta Elementary School Malta 11.9 mi 4.1
Ashton-Franklin Center Elem Sch Franklin Grove 13.1 mi 4.7
Paw Paw Elem School Paw Paw 17.4 mi 4.4
Paw Paw Junior High School Paw Paw 17.4 mi
Indian Creek Elementary School Shabbona 15.5 mi 7.8
Indian Creek High School Shabbona 15.6 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61068 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,840

Median Home Value

$164,900

Median Rent

$955/mo

Population

15,076

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

62.2%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Median Age

37.3

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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Pekin, IL 5.8
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ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Freeburg, IL 5.8
Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch Illiopolis, IL 5.8
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Roselle, IL 5.8
Clark G R Elem School Chicago, IL 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul Lutheran School serve?

St Paul Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul Lutheran School?

St Paul Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Lutheran School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Lutheran School rank in IL?

St Paul Lutheran School ranks #473 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Paul Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Lutheran School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
109
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Ogle County

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