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St. Johns Lutheran School

181 W Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
Saint John's is blessed with an excellent elementary school providing a Christ centered education for children in Preschool and Kindergarten.
We are open to all denominations that wish to give thier child an excellent education while learning about Jesus and what he has done for us.
St. John's Lutheran School, in partnership with our congregation and the parents of our students, exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with one another in word and actions, in a Christ centered environment; enable each child to grow in spiritual and academic excellence recognizing the unique gifts and abilities given to each individual, and equip each child for life long service to our Lord.

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Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1861

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Johns Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint John's is blessed with an excellent elementary school providing a Christ centered education for children in Preschool and Kindergarten. We are open to all denominations that wish to give thier child an excellent education while learning about Jesus and what he has done for us. St. John's Lutheran School, in partnership with our congregation and the parents of our students, exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with one another in word and actions, in a Christ centered environment; enable each child to grow in spiritual and academic excellence recognizing the unique gifts and abilities given to each individual, and equip each child for life long service to our Lord.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Johns Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,658 for elementary schools and $12,169 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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