Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a foundation in Jesus Christ and to develop the God-given talents of learning.
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$180/mo.
School Notes
- A nationally (National Lutheran School Accre4ditation) and state (Kansas Department of Education) accreditated school.
- Small class sizes with a tremendous academic program.
- St. John Lutheran School is accrediated by the NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation) and KDE (Kansas Department of Education). A school where Jesus is taught in all subjects by qualified teachers in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. John Lutheran School is Flint Hills Christian School (12.6 miles away)
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Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1205 Hylton Heights Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-7540
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Baptist
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Baptist
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Distance: 30.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students
Pentecostal
2512 Rucker Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-6413
Distance: 31.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
401 Sw Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 272-5210
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 8 students
Baptist
1001 S Scenic Dr
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 539-3363
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Distance: 30.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 240 students
Catholic
5973 Sw 25th St Bldg B
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 272-2220
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3905 Green Valley Rd
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-2223
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
306 S Juliette Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 565-5050
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1205 Hylton Heights Rd.
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 539-7540
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
200 North Washington Street
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-2841
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
630 S Eisenhower Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-5921
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1911 6th St
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-8333
7.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
900 7th Street
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-7278
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Lincoln
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
Wamego, KS 66547
(785) 456-2214
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
This is an excellent Christ-centered grade school that seeks to promote God-given talents in the children who attend. The teachers are dedicated to the Word of God and practice discipline in the classroom as well as advocating God's Word being preached in the home. Preparation in this school allows the student to become well-rounded and productive in the community. There is a high quality of academic achievement, sport opportunities, and music and art education. This school provides the opportunity for a firm foundation for progression into any high school or other academic setting.
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