St. Matthew Lutheran School in Niles, IL serves 31 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through eighth grade in an urban large town setting.
The school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod with a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Enrollment includes 14 udents in kindergarten through eighth grade, with a student body that is 53% students of color.
The co鈥揺ducational elementary and secondary school offers programs for early childhood through middle school levels.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Matthew Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Matthew Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Matthew Lutheran School is Northridge Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childrens Learning World (0.5 miles away)
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Northridge Preparatory School ![Northridge Preparatory School Photo]( "Northridge Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
8320 W Ballard Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 375-0600
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Childrens Learning World
Montessori School
8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-0370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 60 students
Des Plaines KinderCare ![Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front]( "Des Plaines KinderCare Photo - Des Plaines KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8650 W Ballard Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 803-9929
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
7655 W Dempster Street
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-2900
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
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