Pilgrim Lutheran School, Chicago, is a

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private school affiliated with Pilgrim Lutheran Church in

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. Collectively, the church and school are referred to as Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School.

About the school

Pilgrim Lutheran School is a private preschool and elementary school located at 4300 North Winchester on Chicago's North Side. Students begin at age three and continue through 8th grade. The school was founded as a summer school in 1920. In 1921, it became a year-round school. Today, headed by Principal Chris Comella, Pilgrim's enrollment averages about 160 students. The school is fully accredited by the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association and has earned recognition by the

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About the church

Pilgrim Lutheran Church is a member of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a mainline Protestant Lutheran church headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The ELCA was officially formed on January 1, 1988, by the merging of three Lutheran church bodies. , it has approxim ...

School philosophy

The stated philosophy of Pilgrim Lutheran School is:About Our School

Admissions policy

Pilgrim admits students of any race, color or national and ethnic origin.

Pilgrim Kids Care

Pilgrim Kids Care is a program at Pilgrim Lutheran School that teaches social responsibility through action. Students participate in year-round projects to unite the community in awareness of the prevalence of youth hunger and homelessness.

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