About the School
- St. Matthew Lutheran School in Niles, IL serves 31 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in an urban large town setting.
- The school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod with a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Enrollment includes 14 udents in kindergarten through eighth grade, with a student body that is 53% students of color.
- The co–educational elementary and secondary school offers programs for early childhood through middle school levels.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
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