St. James Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. James Lutheran School in Shawano, WI, serves 285 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through eighth grade in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 20:1 across 14 teachers and an average class size of 21 students.
Approximately 14% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Shawano community.
Eablished as a religious elementary and secondary school, St.
James Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for having one of the large student bodies in the state.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 285 students
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Lutheran School
Pre-K	68
Kind	24
1	25
2	40
3	24
4	24
5	26
6	20
7	17
8	17

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

16%

Average Class Size

21 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

RifleryTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. James Lutheran School has been named "The Best Elementary School in the Wolf River Region" for the past 6 out of 7 years. St. James provides a Christ-centered education and is associated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. St. James has served the Shawano Community for over 125 years and has been accredited by the National Lutheran School Association. If you are looking for a school that will teach the morals and values that you wish for your child to learn as well as have a Christ-centered education, St. James may be the school for you. Please contact us for more information!

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St. James Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Lutheran School, Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. James Lutheran School offer?

St. James Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Riflery, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. James Lutheran School's ranking?

St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,439 for elementary schools and $11,296 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).