Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School

The Immanuel Lutheran School was started in the church basement with 27 students and one teacher in Waukegan on Chapel Street in 1965.
April 1, 1974 the new school was completed in Waukegan on Frolic Avenue.
Today, the school teaches approximately 90 children from Pre-K through 8th grades.
The faculty consists of a fulltime principal/teacher, three additional full-time teachers, two part-time teachers, each serving in Kindergarten and Preschool, and one part-time tutor/librarian.
All of our teachers are graduated from accredited colleges and have a Bachelor's or higher degree.
Immanuel Lutheran School is Christ-based and each day starts with teachings of the bible.
On Wednesdays, our pastor leads the studies in Chapel instead of the classroom.
In addition, the average school day consists of reading, writing, English, arithmetic, history, science, Spanish as a second language, gym, and art.
The Immanuel Lutheran School Society is a parent-teacher organization, that meets two or three times during the school year.
The purpose of this group is to promote better communication, aid in parental and educational knowledge, encourage fellowship and support school functions.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Immanuel Lutheran School was started in the church basement with 27 students and one teacher in Waukegan on Chapel Street in 1965. April 1, 1974 the new school was completed in Waukegan on Frolic Avenue. Today, the school teaches approximately 90 children from Pre-K through 8th grades. The faculty consists of a fulltime principal/teacher, three additional full-time teachers, two part-time teachers, each serving in Kindergarten and Preschool, and one part-time tutor/librarian. All of our teachers are graduated from accredited colleges and have a Bachelor's or higher degree. Immanuel Lutheran School is Christ-based and each day starts with teachings of the bible. On Wednesdays, our pastor leads the studies in Chapel instead of the classroom. In addition, the average school day consists of reading, writing, English, arithmetic, history, science, Spanish as a second language, gym, and art. The Immanuel Lutheran School Society is a parent-teacher organization, that meets two or three times during the school year. The purpose of this group is to promote better communication, aid in parental and educational knowledge, encourage fellowship and support school functions.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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