St. Stephen Lutheran School (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

505 N Palmatory St
Horicon, WI 53032

Since 1864, St Stephen Lutheran School has prepared young people to live in the world by developing the talents God has given them.

We encourage them to achieve their potential by providing them with a caring, Christian atmosphere that integrates academic learning with the spiritual, emotional, social, and physical development of each student.

Our school offers a strong program in Christian education along with music, computers, library time and physical education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 85 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1864

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

St. Stephen Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountrySoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Lutheran Junior Honor AssociationStudent Council

School Notes

St Stephen Lutheran School exists as an extension of the home and church in response to God's command to educate His children. The uniqueness of our school lies in the fact that Christian education embraces all aspects of a child's development and that effective and optimum Christian growth occurs through cooperation and mutual values between home, church, and school. The entire school experience provides opportunities for Christ-centered growth and living through servants dedicated to the total growth of His children into responsible Christian stewards.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Stephen Lutheran School offer?

St. Stephen Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Stephen Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Stephen Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Stephen Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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