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St. John Lutheran School

206 West Second Street
Alma, KS 66401
A nationally (National Lutheran School Accre4ditation) and state (Kansas Department of Education) accreditated school. Small class sizes with a tremendous academic program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. John Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$180/mo.

School Notes

  • School Motto: Our mission is to provide a foundation in Jesus Christ and to develop the God-given talents of learning.
  • 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).

School Reviews

5  
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,763 for elementary schools and $13,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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