SCHOOL
Unleash Potential. Discover Excellence.
Welcome to Pilgrim Lutheran School, where education and inspiration thrive.
Unleash Potential. Discover Excellence.
Welcome to Pilgrim Lutheran School, where education and inspiration thrive.
Academic Excellence With a Heart.
What We Do
Pilgrim uses a “whole child” approach that focuses on the academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development of each child. As a result, we have a 95% acceptance rate of graduates into their #1 choice high school.
Faith development is also an integral part of the Pilgrim experience. By teaching students through the lens of faith, our students understand the importance of serving their communities and they learn to seek out ways to help others.
School Mission Statement
We provide a high quality education in a nurturing Christian community so that each student will make positive contributions as a courageous and active member of society.
Our Philosophy
We pride ourselves on our small class sizes and a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10 in our Early Childhood Program and a 1:16 ratio in grades 1-8. Depending on the number of students enrolled, Pilgrim incorporates mixed-grade classrooms with separate-level reading and math curriculum. This distinctive approach to instruction allows students to be challenged, and regularly produces above-average test scores.
Average Pilgrim
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Acceptance into
#1 High School of Choice
Years of Providing
Academic Excellence
In Fall 2025, our 8th grade students ranked in the 90th percentile in Math & 94th percentile in Reading on the NWEA standardized test.
These results aren’t just numbers—they’re pathways. In the past two years alone, Pilgrim graduates have earned admission into some of Chicago’s most competitive high schools, including Lane Tech, DePaul College Prep, Jones College Prep, Whitney Young, Walter Payton, and multiple IB programs.
Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention and differentiated instruction—helping every child meet their potential and build the foundation for long-term academic success. Come see what Pilgrim can offer your child: high achievement, deep values, and a future filled with possibility.
Enriching Experiences that Shape Bright Futures.
What We Offer
Pilgrim Lutheran School offers a dynamic educational environment where students thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and a nurturing community, we provide a comprehensive curriculum, passionate teachers, and a range of extracurricular activities including drama, music, visual arts, and Spanish instruction in every grade.
We foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking, and cultivate strong values, preparing students to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world.
PreK through 8th grade programs that focus on the whole child
Interactive and inquiry-based curriculum
Social and emotional learning, drama, music, visual arts, and Spanish instruction in every grade
Focus on service learning in an inclusive, faith-based community
High-level of parental involvement with a variety of opportunities to participate in your children’s education
Happenings & Highlights.
School News
Welcome to Pilgrim Lutheran School’s Writing Workshop: Where Young Minds Become Confident Writers
Preschool at Pilgrim: Nurturing Young Minds through Emergent Curriculum
Developing Research and Writing Skills for High School
Recognitions & Honors
Each year, the “Best of Chicago” Awards are given to local schools and businesses based both on the recommendations of people in the community and third-party data. The Chicago Award Program honors the achievements and accomplishments of organizations that make the Chicago area a great place to live, work, and play.
For the eighth consecutive year, Pilgrim’s Pre-Kindergarten has been named “Best of Chicago”! With its play-based philosophy and “whole child” approach to learning, Pilgrim’s Early Childhood Education Program is designed to be exceptional.
