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St. Johns Lutheran School

7531a English Lake Rd Manitowoc, WI 54220

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • St. Johns Lutheran School in Manitowoc, WI, serves 90 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
  • The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 8 teachers supporting the enrollment.
  • It operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation and is a member of the National Council for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Accreditation.
  • Approximately 5% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the school community.
  • Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for the number of sports offered.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
First Lego League Robotics


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Running Club

School Notes

  • What is St. John's Mission Statement? The mission of St. John's Ev. Lutheran School is to assist parents in the God-given responsibility for their children's spiritual training. We recognize the Bible as God's Word and Luther's Catechism as a correct summary of the Bible's teaching. We rely on the Holy Spirit to create and strengthen faith through his chosen means of grace (Gospel in Word and sacrament). Our congregation is dedicated to teaching students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes they need for a life of service in the Church and society.
  • What is St. John's Curriculum? The course of study for WELS elementary schools and the course of study for the State of Wisconsin serve as guidelines for the goals, methods, and contents of instruction. A curriculum summary is listed below:
  • Religion: Christ-Light Curriculum, Catechism, Hymnology
  • Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Technology
  • Social Studies: History, Geography, Citizenship
  • Science: General Science, Health
  • Fine Arts: Music, Art, Choir, Band, Forensics, Drama
  • Mathematics: General math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra
  • Physical Education: We offer co-curricular athletic teams in addition to the physical education curriculum
  • How Do I Enroll my child? Thank you for your interest in St. John's School. You will find a copy of our school handbook and recent publications on this website: www.sjln.org. If you have further questions, feel free to contact me by telephone: 920-758-2633 or e-mail: [email protected]. I'd be happy also to set up a time to meet with you, give you a tour of our school, and explain our enrollment procedure. Thanks again for considering St. John's!! -- David Backus, Principal
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Johns Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Johns Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Johns Lutheran School offer?
St. Johns Lutheran School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Johns Lutheran School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School?
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 acceptance rate in Manitowoc County, WI is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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