Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,725
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Trinity Lutheran School
About the School
- Trinity Lutheran School in Athens, WI offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 76 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 5 teachers.
- Founded in 1905, Trinity Lutheran School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.
- Annual tuition at Trinity Lutheran School is $1,725, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in Wisconsin.
- The school serves families seeking a rural PK–8 private school option with a religious orientation in the Athens area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,725
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Crusaders
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinity Lutheran School cost?
Trinity Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,725 for private students.
What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Trinity Lutheran School vs. Faith Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is Faith Christian Academy (15.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (9.7 miles away)
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Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
309 Mueller St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7541
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Montessori School
1500 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 298-3832
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Catholic
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-8274
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2107 Tower Rd
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 359-3400
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
309 Mueller St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7541
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Montessori School
1500 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 298-3832
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
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Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
11 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
11.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
11.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-3220
20.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 North St
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
Rib Lake, WI 54470
(715) 427-5446
21 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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