Immanuel Lutheran School, which is a part of Immanuel Lutheran Church, has been a part of the Des Plaines community since 1871. It boasts small class sizes to provide intimate learning for its preschool to eighth-grade students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1. In addition to spiritual teaching, Immanuel Lutheran offers art, music, computer courses and sporting activities. It also offers before- and after-school care through its HUGS (Hours Under Guided Supervision) program at a fee of $4 an hour.