Good Shepherd Lutheran School vs. Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Good Shepherd Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers a challenging curriculum while intergrating a Christian training of discipleship. We always ask the question of the students..."What can you do with God's help to make this day special for others" The purpose of Good Shepherd Lutheran School is to provide each child with a quality Christ-centered education.
We recognize that this begins with the premise that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and in Him we have eternal life.
The curriculum and all activiites are developed around this premise.
The mission of Holy Cross is to communicate the love of God in Jesus Christ to our members, community, and world, as we bring people to their Savior through baptism, make disciples through education, and care for our members and community in acts of love.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
n/a
Year Founded
1984
1848
Students Body
Total Students
356 students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
28
Kindergarten Students
45
16
Grade 1 Students
40
22
Grade 2 Students
32
17
Grade 3 Students
28
19
Grade 4 Students
27
26
Grade 5 Students
28
24
Grade 6 Students
29
17
Grade 7 Students
32
16
Grade 8 Students
25
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
n/a
Average Class Size
16
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Standarized Dress)
(Standarized Dress)
Casual
(No Formal Dress Code)
(No Formal Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,236
$4,000
Tuition Notes
Above is our community rate. If you are a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, tuition is $5,044
A discount is applied for members of Holy Cross Church
% on Financial Aid
30%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$500
Acceptance Rate
97%
100%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Osborn
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band and Choir, STEM Activities, Yearbook
After School Band, Chimes, Handbell Choir, International Club, Piano Instruction, Violin