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

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St. John Lutheran School

164923 County Road Z Wausau, WI 54403

Tel: (715) 842-5212

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 34 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,625
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 34 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,625
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Lutheran School
Kind	5
1	6
2	3
3	5
4	2
5	4
6	3
7	4
8	2

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Year Founded

1925

Student Body

Total Students

34 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,625

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Tuition Notes

Preschool 2 day session $850.00 Full day day session $900.00 We are are in the School Choice Program 4K-8th Grade. Please call the school for more information 5 day session $1620.00

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mary Jo Prahl

Admissions Associate

Angie Wenzel

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

"Connecting Children to Jesus" The purpose of St. John Lutheran School is to equip children academically, spritually, emotionally, and physically to be able to share the Gospel in their daily lives by being positive role models in their communities and churches.

Each and every child is seen as a gift a God. Each child is a unique creation and is therefore respected as God's special design. St. John offers a comprehensive curriculum which best prepares each child for the challeges of higher education. Each child is allowed to accelerate through the curriculum according to their unique gifts thereby mastering the most possible in a given school year.

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How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?

St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,625 for private students.

What schools are St. John Lutheran School often compared to?

St. John Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.

What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?

St. John Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?

St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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

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

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The average private school tuition in Wausau, WI is $5,393 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).