Academic excellence with a heart in a private preschool and elementary school setting
- A safe and intimate early childhood and grade school program so each child can flourish
- Individual attention in addition to small class sizes (averaging 14 students, compared to a CPS average of 30)
- Academic excellence driven by the best of current educational practices
- An experienced and energized staff who as a result, inspire a love of learning
- A high level of parental involvement and service to the community
Teachers Say…
“All six and seven year olds need to see and experience that learning is fun! I strive to teach to the whole child—incorporating a ‘brain building’ classroom experience and strategies.”
Parents Say…
“I like the fact that Pilgrim is a strong community that teaches more than academics: responsibility, care, and a good balance between academic and emotional development.”
Students Say…
“I love Pilgrim because our friends become our family.”
Alumni Say…
“My seventh and eighth grade teachers instilled in me proper discussion skills and deep analytical thinking skills that have carried me through my freshman year. The competition to get into high school is tough, but with Pilgrim, you will be tougher.”
Comella Among Nation’s Best K-8 Principals
Pilgrim Lutheran School’s Principal Chris Comella was named a 2018 National Distinguished Principal. Thank you to the National Association of Elementary School Principals for this honor!
Pilgrim Preschool is Chicago’s Best!
Our preschool was selected for the 2018 Best of Chicago Award! Thank you to the Chicago Award Program! Also, congratulations to our teachers and to everyone here at Pilgrim on this prestigious award!
As Featured In Chicago Parent Magazine
Learn about how Pilgrim is putting brain research to work! Our teachers regularly lead their students in kinesthetic activities or “brain breaks” to subsequently boost performance.
We’re a Chicago Private Preschool and Elementary School Inspiring Learners in the Heart of Ravenswood
Individual Attention
An experienced and energizing staff inspire a love of learning and further the values we teach.
High Level of Parent Involvement
Parents support the development of all students through active participation in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Academic Excellence
Over 95% of Pilgrim graduates enroll in competitive high school programs. In the past 7 years, over 73% of Pilgrim middle school students who qualified and opted to apply were accepted at Selective Enrollment High Schools. The acceptance average of all applicants by Selective Enrollment High Schools is 17%*.
Teaching the Whole Child
Service learning is an important part of a Pilgrim education. Therefore, Pilgrim empowers students to form relationships with others, rather than simply give money or goods.
Teaching inspired by Grace
Pilgrim welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. As a result, Pilgrim’s affirming approach leads students to develop their own spirituality.
Before & After Care Options
Every students can participate in before and after school activities. The include, chess wizards, circus arts, dance, music lessons, and art projects.
