Welcome
Welcome to
Pilgrim Lutheran
SCHOOL

Unleash Potential. Discover Excellence.
Welcome to Pilgrim Lutheran School, where education and inspiration thrive.

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Dive into the world of early childhood education with our captivating video!
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Learn about Pilgrim Lutheran School’s pre-kindergarten program, which creative play with a focus on solid beginning math and literacy skills!

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Welcome
Pilgrim Lutheran SCHOOL

Unleash Potential. Discover Excellence.
Welcome to Pilgrim Lutheran School, where education and inspiration thrive.

Video
Watch & Be Inspired!
Learn about Pilgrim Lutheran School's play-based Pre-Kindergarten Program!
Tour
View Our Virtual Tour
Our tours are a great opportunity to learn more about Pilgrim and meet our teachers and staff. Please contact us to schedule an individual tour.
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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.

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Acceptance into
#1 High School of Choice

Years of Providing
Academic Excellence

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
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“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.”

- Teacher
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“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.”

- Parent
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“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.”

- Alum
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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.

Once again, 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.