We Are Grace

A Christian School Celebrating Faith, Knowledge, and Character

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Discover Individual Care and Attention near River Forest, IL

Your child is seen, known, and loved at Grace Lutheran School, a Christian school serving pre-kindergarten, elementary, and junior high students. Our curriculum and culture are rooted in faith and service. We take a whole-child approach to education, providing each student with individual care and attention — and we do it all at a private school near you in River Forest, IL.

Three students participate in a hands-on science experiment at Grace Lutheran School.

Strong academics.
Compassionate character.

Our curriculum combines rigorous academics with faith-based learning and worship. Our robust arts and athletics programs immerse students in music, sports, and visual arts. At Grace Lutheran School, our students grow into well-rounded individuals, ready to continue learning, serving, and growing in their faith.

Reflections on Grace Lutheran’s Robotics Season

A diverse, welcoming community.

We believe children grow in compassion and creativity when they learn from many perspectives and points of view. We are committed to providing opportunities to discover and celebrate diversity. We strive to be a place where every child feels a sense of belonging and every family is connected.

Four student-athletes celebrate on a track.

Testimonials

Grace Lutheran School has been a perfect fit for our family, and our three kids are thriving here. We love the smaller school feel where children are known and truly loved by the teachers and staff they encounter. Hugs abound. Small class sizes and sports teams starting in 3rd grade have led to lasting, deep friendships. Our kids enjoy a diverse group of friends from surrounding communities who have been great additions to their Oak Park friends. Our family enjoys the welcoming community and social events the school organizes. Students at Grace are challenged academically and have individualized learning and differentiation happening from our kindergartener up to our 5th grader. Grace also focuses on values and character, not just test scores and grades. Our kids wake up excited to go to school and we are so grateful.

Abigail, parent of 1st, 5th, and 6th grade students

After touring a few private schools in the Oak Park/River Forest area, we decided to have our child attend Grace Lutheran. The determining factors were the supportive learning environment, dedicated teachers/staff, faith based setting, and classroom size. Grace Lutheran offers a challenging academic program that encourages students to excel and strive for academic excellence while fostering social-emotional development. Families are encouraged to be invested stakeholders. The students are motivated to bring out the optimal version of themselves. Grace Lutheran is a school that your child/ren can grow in.
Shena, parent of SK student

We absolutely are thrilled with our 4th grader starting Grace this year! The academics are rigorous, and our child is being challenged in the best way possible with a curriculum that sparks curiosity and critical thinking. The school fosters an amazing sense of diversity, and it’s wonderful to see our child learning from classmates of different backgrounds and cultures. There’s also a fantastic range of extracurricular activities, from sports to music and more, giving our child the opportunity to explore new interests. Above all, the school truly feels like a family—caring, supportive, and dedicated to each child’s success. We couldn’t be happier with our decision!
Parent of 4th grade student

What makes us stand out.

Small Class Sizes

Our small classes allow our teachers to get to know and work with each student, while also providing opportunities for individualized instruction.

MAP Test Scores

In 2022-23, 82% of our students scored above the national average for math, reading, and language on MAP tests. 35% scored in the 90th percentile or higher.

Committed to Diversity

Our school serves a diverse body of students across neighborhoods, cultures, races, income levels, and religious backgrounds.

The facade of the Grace Lutheran School campus.