St John Lutheran School

4939 West Montrose Avenue

Chicago, IL 60641

11 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on February 18, 2022

"I just love preschool. I don't know what I would do without my preschool." This is a quote from my four year old on her way home from school today. We love that she is in a school environment where we are confident the teachers and staff care about not only her academic growth and success, but also there to support her social, emotional, and spiritual well being. It's also great to be part of a school that fosters a sense of community among the families they serve.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2022

"St. John's is a great school that feels like one huge family. The parents are very supportive of the school and of each other. The teachers truly care about each child and make a personal relationship with them. There are lots of ways for families to get involved from volunteering, to serving on the PTL, to attending events at the school and church. The families that are here make it a really special place. As a parent and teacher of the school I get to see both sides of how a school works. I love the connections and relationships that are built. I know my own children love going to school."
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2022

We have been a St. John's family for 9 years now. Our oldest daughter is a current 8th grader and our youngest daughter is a current 5th grader. I have to brag on the teachers and staff. They have all been very supportive and caring. I love that my girls have been challenged academically and morally. I appreciate how they are being taught good values of being kind, respectful, how to help and serve others. Which align with what is being taught at our home. Both have excelled tremendously in their academics and are above average in their test scores thanks to the amazingly dedicated teachers. St. John's has been a wonderful environment where my children feel safe, cared for, and part of a close knit family. I am confident that my children will continue to excel due to the foundation of a quality education that St. John's provides. We truly have been blessed by St. John's.
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2022

St. John's has been a great school so far. I have 2 kids at the school and the teachers and staff have been nothing but wonderful. St. John's has a great community and we are all like family. We have met some of our best friends while attending this school! I would highly recommend St. John's to anyone looking for a great school.
Submitted by other on May 21, 2021

I can say I did not graduate from here due to transferring out in the middle of my 7th grade year. I was severely bullied from 5th to 7th grade, had proof in texts, writing, audio recordings, proof from other students, and my own mother. When the teachers were brought into it, one said and I quote "she can't be a bully, she's popular and everyone likes her.". One teacher came up to me to address rumors she had heard and questioned me on hygiene and many other things. I had threats about other students stealing my homework, personal books, school books, my gym clothes, and other items, all that was done was giving me a second lock for my bottom locker and the option to hand work in directly to a teacher. I was belittled by students not only in school but in sports as well, and ended up in a confrontation with two teachers during one of them and had it blamed on me. This school can not accurately say they handle bullying effectively as they had ignored it many times then and blamed the victims in the situation. The only time it was confronted was when I would stick up for myself and only then was it to punish me. I'm glad to say my mother took me out and switched my schools. I was put into a tougher grading system and managed to get better grades than I did at this school during that time. I also do not personally believe the staff are not guilty of putting children down either. A friend of mine who did graduated from there was told they were going to h*ll by our pastor at the time for being lesbian. None of the staff stepped in. I was bullied at lunch for weeks, cried in front of everybody, and the staff who witnessed it all did nothing. Do not trust them to protect your children.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2018

St. John's is a great school in our community. It's encouraging to see so many people working together for the children, families, and people in the community. The teachers are wonderful and they create a positive & safe atmosphere for students. I am excited to see what our future holds as we are transitioning into new leadership. Our family feels blessed to be a part of the St. John's family!
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2018

Excellent school! Teachers genuinely care for students, promote a safe environment and create a family-feel environment. I have children in 1st grade and PreK and have been very happy with the teachers! My kids love going to school and that makes me happy!
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2014

St. John's is not just a school, it is a family. It a place where not just the teachers, but also the students genuinely care for each other. Students leave St. John's having grown academically, socially, emotionally and, most importantly, spiritually.
Submitted by other on August 03, 2014

I attended this school from preschool through 8th grade. Academically the school did well by me with regard to the basics, and taught practical skills many people don't learn until high school (such as how to use a checking account). Also the theological education was surprisingly thorough and positive. The reason why I nevertheless cannot give this school even an average rating is because of reasons relating to discipline. Discrimination against families who did not attend church frequently was extreme and direct among students. How do you imagine I felt as a 13-year-old having a classmate come right up in my face and tell me I was going to h*ll because my mother didn't take me to church? Of course such incidents probably would not have occurred had it not been for the general pattern of bullying which was allowed to run rampant when I was there. At age 12, I could not go one day without being sworn at, harassed, and/or threatened by a classmate. Discipline basically did not exist...unless I could not find a piece of homework, which might have happened once every other year. Teacher always had blank detention slips handy for that. I hope things have changed there since the '90s.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

I grew up attending St. John's, and I am proud to say I now send my daughter here. Transferring from an "old school" (straight-laced nuns with rulers) Catholic school myself, I was astounded at the difference. St. John's is a true community. They teachers are wonderful, they are compassionate towards the children, fun and engaging on a regular basis and very skilled educators. My daughter went into Kindergarten this year not being able to read, we tried as hard as we could to prepare at home but something wasn't clicking for her, she was at the brink of "clicking". Mrs Johnson (who's been the kindergarten teacher since I was there in the late 90s-I graduated with her daughter!) facilitated the breakthrough for her, and she is now reading. She comes home from school bursting with news about class. The church community is wonderful and welcoming too. No pressure about missing a Sunday, just good people that are friendly, supportive, just genuinely nice. The children have many clubs to participate in, scouts, after school activities, sports , etc.. I highly recommend St John's to any family looking for a wholesome environment for their children. You won't be disappointed.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2012

My daughter has been attending St.Johns for 3 years now. After a rough start in 3yr preschool we are doing very well! The school is clique, as some other parents have written. Seems if you do not attend sunday church on regular basis you are out the loop. The CPS schools in my neighborhood are not up to standards. I feel at St.Johns im dealing with parents that have same views and goals for our children. I love the moral teachings and academic foundation my daughter is receiving from this school. I feel it is a safe school. I feel the principal is much more approachabl and friendly than other schools. I do hope more people attend as the stress in the last year or two over financial hardships at private schools has been evident. I will continue to keep my daughter at this school until moving out of the CPS system.