St. John's Lutheran School in Pardeeville, WI, serves 71 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 7th grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod with a co鈥揺d regular elementary and secondary program.
With 4 teachers and a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1, the faculty includes 99% holding advanced degrees.
Approximately 10% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Tuition and enrollment size position. John's Lutheran School as a rural private option for early childhood to middle school education in Columbia County.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
BandFestival Choir
Hand ChimesJunior Choir
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. John's Lutheran School often compared to?
St. John's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School, Zion Evangelical Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's Lutheran School is Guardian Christian Academy (11.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadow View School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mary School (8.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow View School
(Amish)
N8492 Dolgner Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 356-3317
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 356-3317
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
430 W Emmett St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
8.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Guardian Christian Academy
(Christian)
N3522 Us Highway 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
11.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Calvinist)
611 N Columbus St
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-6090
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-6090
14.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
N2355 Du Borg Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
17.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
E12654 County Rd T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
20 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
24 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow View School
(Amish)
N8492 Dolgner Rd
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 356-3317
Pardeeville, WI 53954
(608) 356-3317
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
430 W Emmett St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9000
8.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4998
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Guardian Christian Academy
(Christian)
N3522 Us Highway 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
11.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Randolph Christian School ![Randolph Christian School Photo]( "Randolph Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
457 2nd St
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-3320
Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-3320
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
N1529 State Road 73
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-3171
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-3171
16.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
822 Western Avenue
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5180
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5180
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
9244.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Franklin Ave
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
9246.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
9247.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3853
9247.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Sauk St
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3854
Lodi, WI 53555
(608) 592-3854
9248 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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