St. Peter's Lutheran School in Saint Peter, IL, serves 68 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural setting.
The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA).
With a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 and 5 teachers, St.
Peter's provides education across early childhood and middle school grade levels.
Total K–12 enrollment is 54 udents, aligning with its rural community context and class size structure.
Peter's Lutheran School is comparable to nearby rural PK–8 private schools such as Vandalia Chriian Academy, which has a similar enrollment and slightly lower student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Peter's Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Peter's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Vandalia Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Peter's Lutheran School vs. Vandalia Christian Academy
The nearest high school to St. Peter's Lutheran School is Mid-america Preparatory School (25.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Altamont Lutheran Interparish School (14.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Vandalia Christian Academy (14.4 miles away)
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Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
14.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Vandalia Christian Academy
(Baptist)
201 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
St. Theresa Of Avila
(Catholic)
190 N Ohio Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3492
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-3492
17.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 53 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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