St Johns Lutheran School in Libertyville

Posted: April 27, 2026

We were so thankful to find this school. It was an urgent situation for us to switch our daughter here quickly and mid-year after a significant bullying incident at her prior school (St Gilbert's of Grayslake).
The school's staff at St. John's has given her patience, the kids have welcomed her with open arms. The communication from the school is so much more than what we experienced before, and all without being asked.
The community here is so inviting, we are just thankful to know our daughter goes to school and doesn't come home with bruises anymore.

Besides all of that, the curriculum here and the way it is taught truly teaches a love of learning. Our daughter has been studying Michigan in school, and a couple of weeks ago she came home wanting to tell us about Tulip Festival. Again thankful.

Posted: April 27, 2026

Posted: January 23, 2025

St. John's Lutheran School is an exceptional educational institution as they offer a nurturing and strong Christian based environment. St. John's emphasizes academic excellence while promoting and integrating spiritual growth in all aspects of learning while reflecting their commitment to innovative technology in education. With dedicated teachers and a focus on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, I strongly believe each student is well-prepared for future success. St. John's is a community where families feel connected, supported, and loved while focusing on the character development of each student thru strong Christian values. I'm so grateful to have found St. John's Lutheran School for both of my daughters.

Posted: April 2, 2024

I currently have kids at St John. Its a God centered, safe and family like environment. The teachers and staff know and care for the children and family members. Its a wonderful school and highly recommend!

Posted: April 2, 2024

Posted: March 21, 2024

My family has had a great experience at St. John's in a variety of ways. Trusted teachers, a safe environment, solid biblical instruction, & an environment that cultivates holistic health for each of my children. Finding the right educational environment for your children can be so hard nowadays, so let me save you some time. Just go to St. John's!
Mark L. - Parent in Libertyville

Posted: March 21, 2024

Posted: March 12, 2024

I have two daughters that currently attend St. John and have since they were in 3-year old preschool. We absolutely love the St. Johns faculty and staff and the community that St. Johns parents and children form. Our girls receive a great education and a God centered one also which is important to our family. We are so blessed to have this school and church.

Posted: June 11, 2021

I had one student there during 2020-21. It was great. We are moving out of state, otherwise I would have kept both of my kids there for their entire elementary school careers. All of the staff and parents that we met were great, and that is with a lot being cancelled due to covid. I am willing to guess that it is even a closer community when everyone is able to interact more. I couldn't recommend St. John enough. If you are considering this as an option look no further.

Posted: June 11, 2021

Posted: May 31, 2020

I would highly recommend St. John if you're looking for a private school which provides a Christian-based education and smaller class sizes.

Posted: May 31, 2020

The approach to homework at St. John is very well organized and structured.

Posted: May 31, 2020

Both teachers our child has had have been phenomenal and have provided the extra attention whenever we needed it. Our child's current teacher's clear communication and dedication helped my wife and I navigate the difficulty in homeschooling during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted: May 31, 2020

The focal point at St. John is a Christian education and developing good moral character and values. This is important in this day and age given the things kids will see on the Internet and social media.

Posted: May 31, 2020

The leadership at St. John take an active role with each of the students. I love the idea that the leadership know me, my wife, and child on a first-name basis. This is something you would never get in a public school.

Posted: May 31, 2020

We haven't had any issues to make a formal judgement on bullying.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Our St. John school family is our second family. If you are looking for a school where Jesus is taught daily and where you are able to address the needs of your child, this is it.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Homework is very reasonable for my first grader and accomodations are made to adjust to his special need.

Posted: May 11, 2020

The teachers have taken the time to meet with us an address the special needs our student has. They have also worked with us to get help from the public school for our son also.

Posted: May 11, 2020

The most important reason why we love St. John is that the love of Jesus is taught daily. How we live our life is a reflection of what Jesus has done for us.

Posted: May 11, 2020

Haven't had to deal with any problems in this area.

Posted: May 9, 2020

I can't say enough about St. John. My children are completely their 5th year at St. John's and we couldn't be more pleased with both their growth as young Christians and academically. My son's favorite day of school is Wednesday for Chapel day. We are grateful that God's word is an intrical part of their day. As a military family moving around so much it can be difficult, but the care and compassion that the staff and teachers provide to the children are second to none. We also enjoy seeing how well the children mix together to play and how the older ones look out for the younger ones. We are blessed to be part of the St. John family.

Posted: May 9, 2020

Posted: May 8, 2020

I can't say enough good things about our school. I was able to attend school here and so did all my children. A great atmosphere, with challenging academics, amazing teachers and staff, and best of all, it is rooted in the Word of God.

The kids began e-learning on March 16. The teachers, like all current teachers, were faced with an enormous task being unprepared for the switch to immediate home learning. They stepped up to the plate and delivered, and still deliver, quality structure and content through Google Classroom and Zoom.

My daughter's teacher is accessible, responsive, and on top of her game. She has gone above and beyond in so many ways to ensure the education continues during this challenging time. I am so thankful for that.

We appreciate the teachers and staff at St John Lutheran School.
Highly recommended!

Posted: May 8, 2020

Posted: August 28, 2019

My children don't require special intervention in this area so I don't have personal experience but I've seen kids get moved to advanced classes if they have the aptitude.

Posted: August 28, 2019

There will always be behavior that needs attention no matter what school you attend. As the class sizes are smaller and the school itself is smaller it can be harder to separate yourself from a child you have issues with. However learning to get along with personalities that conflict with yours is a part of life and a necessary skill. Anytime I have felt a child's behavior went too far I have been able to sit down with students and parents and resolve the issues.

Posted: August 28, 2019

We have had wonderful experiences with each of the teachers at St. John's. While there was a long tenured group of teachers that recently moved on to other opportunities we are thrilled with the current staff. The Kindergarten teacher is also the vice principal and is one of the best teachers I've encountered. She does amazing projects with the kids and really gives them a good foundation. The first and second grade teacher is loved by all the students and is firm but kind. And the third through Fifth grade teacher has high expectations and lovingly directs the students in their studies. All the staff truly care for the students and have their best interests at heart. A wonderful group of people.

Posted: August 28, 2019

Absolutely agree. The kids are taught a Christ centered education and there is an expectation for a certain level of behavior. I feel any issues I've come across (as there always will be as we all fall short of the glory of God) are worked with and children are taught not only respect but forgiveness. There are various opportunities throughout the year for kids to raise funds for various organizations which has instilled compassionate giving in both of my children.

Posted: August 28, 2019

I have never hesitated to bring issues or concerns to the administration and have always been listened to and seen resolution to those concerns.

Posted: August 28, 2019

Overall we are extremely pleased with St. John's not only for the quality education and obvious spiritual growth but for the close knit community we found in the parents and teachers. Our children love this school and we are so thankful to be a part of this family in Christ.

Posted: August 28, 2019

Kids are given free periods to finish homework and if they utilize this time appropriately will not have a lot to bring home. I appreciate that the teachers are willing to work with you. My child was turning in work but it was done poorly so after a brief chat with the teacher I will be reviewing assignments with my child before she turns it in.

Posted: August 22, 2019

The teachers here care about the students and work hard to teach in innovative and creative ways. This school just started a wonderful stem program as well.

Posted: August 22, 2019

There is fantastic leadership and they know each family personally.

Posted: August 22, 2019

St. Johns is a blessing to us. The parents and children are kind. The staff cares so much about the children and the school is very advanced academically. The children learn the word of god and are taught kindness for others. We are so lucky to have found this gem for our children.

Posted: June 23, 2019

My child comes home with more than he can handle. He spends most of the night trying to finish his homework.

Posted: June 23, 2019

The communication is terrible. I ask for updates and copies of report cards and I don't get them. My child was passed on to the next grade only to have the teacher in that grade tell me that she is not ready and has to be put back in the previous grade level for a particular subject. It is a little discerning that my child is being passed around from teacher to teacher.

Posted: June 23, 2019

I cannot really agree with this. It is hard to expect the students to learn these characteristics when the teachers themselves cannot effectviely show them. I have never seen a poorer example than this school.

Posted: June 23, 2019

Clearly the leadership is lacking if nothing has changed in the school and there has been no effort to make changes. The school goes through teachers like crazy. Every year there is a new teacher. My child will get used to one teacher and then they leave and have to learn a whole new style of a different teacher. The school really needs to figure out their staffing.

Posted: June 23, 2019

This part is a joke when it comes to this school. Even though there are not that many students in the school you cannot expect the teacher to handle every single student seperately when there are learning disabilities. It very much shows in this school that they are incapable of handle such problems. Students have been turned away becasue they do not have the means to handle a students disabilities.

Posted: June 23, 2019

They preach that they have no tolerance for bullying but it still happens and efforts really are not made to stop it. Signs and talking to students individually are not solutions. My child was dealing with a bully at the school and I told the child to talk with the teacher about it and the only course that was taking was that the teacher talked to the student one on one and that was it. The bullying continued and my child was scared and unwilling to go to school becuase of it.

Posted: June 23, 2019

Overall my experience at this school was terrible. They are suppose to be a private Christian School but they do not act like it. I saw no improvements while my child was at the school. I pains me to see that a school could actively hear from a parent all the bad things and not really do anything to fix it. I hope that this school can change course and really go in a different direction. If you cannot handle the one thing you are suppose to do which is teach and build life lessons then you should not be open. I would rather this school close than keep going the way that they are.