St. John Lutheran School in Madison, NE serves 25 udents in grades K through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–ed school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
With 2 teachers, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1, supporting classroom instruction across its grade span.
Enrollment size and religious affiliation provide a small, faith–based learning environment in the Madison area.
John Lutheran School is one of several private K–8 options near Madison, including Trinity Lutheran School and. Leonard School.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Holy Family School (3.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
17.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
17.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
28.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
St. Francis Schools
(Catholic)
300 S 7th St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-0818
9.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
St. Leonard School
(Catholic)
206 E 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
Madison, NE 68748
(140) 245-4352
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
705 West 6th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2651
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
39346 205th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 285-0335
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 68 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
6.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
6.5 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
6.8 miles
Gr: PK | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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