St. Paul Lutheran School vs. Aurora Christian Schools
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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School History
Aurora Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Overview
For nearly 150 years, we've provided quality Christian education in the Aurora community.
The long history demonstrates the commitment we have for the nurturing and growing generations of leaders.
St. Paul is a state-recognized school that also carries a voluntary accreditation through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditations, a rigorous process that requires verification of ongoing imporvement.
St. Paul may be just the place for you if you are interested in a school that can provide.
• Solid Christian values • An excellent core curriculum • Student leadership opportunities • A nurturing environment • Caring teachers who desire a partnership with parents.
Our mission is to lead students to a personal RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ, EDUCATE themfrom a Christian worldview, and prepare them for a life of SERVICE to Christ and their world.
The vision of Aurora Christian School is to be an authentic Christian community, unified by our common faith in Jesus Christ. As a cooperative body of believers, we will encourage each other to daily pursue righteousness. Together, we will strive to energize and equip each student to succeed in whatever path the Lord directs. Our desire is to see our students impact their communitites and become purposeful, productive Christian adults.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1865
1975
Students Body
Total Students
162 students
645 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
65
Kindergarten Students
20
38
Grade 1 Students
15
24
Grade 2 Students
17
29
Grade 3 Students
12
29
Grade 4 Students
16
39
Grade 5 Students
10
21
Grade 6 Students
11
28
Grade 7 Students
16
46
Grade 8 Students
6
41
Grade 9 Students
-
51
Grade 10 Students
-
77
Grade 11 Students
-
75
Grade 12 Students
-
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
50 teachers
Average Class Size
20
22
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:13
Average ACT score
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24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(solid color polo shirts, uniform pants/skorts)
(solid color polo shirts, uniform pants/skorts)
Casual
(Jeans or Dress Pants/Shorts. No sweatpants.)
(Jeans or Dress Pants/Shorts. No sweatpants.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$12,195
Tuition Notes
Call Mili French, Admissions, for tutiton information and/or schedule a tour.
This is annual tuition for High School. Tuition varies by grade at ACS.
% on Financial Aid
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73%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,144
Admissions Director
Mili French
Rachel Zorger
Admissions Associate
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Destiny Llamas
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Christmas and Spring Play Productions, Extended Care (before & after school care offered), Jr. High Washington D.C./Walcamp trips, Parent Teacher League (P.T.L.), Sports Booster Club, Student Council
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