St. John Lutheran School vs. Oak Farm Montessori School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
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School History
Oak Farm Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Overview
The mission of St. John Lutheran School is: Seeking to reach all with Christ, St. John Lutheran School partners with families to provide a Christ-centered education which:nurtures faith in Christ, promotes discipleship, develops God-given abilitie and skills, and encourages academic excellence.
Oak Farm Montessori School's mission is "To provide a Montessori environment that inspires students to reach their potential through meaningful work."
Our schools sits on a beautiful 150+ -acre campus in Avilla, Indiana.
Each building and outdoor space creates a peaceful, comfortable learning environment where students can excel.
Classrooms provide a home-like setting with natural lighting, wooden floors, and age-appropriate Montessori materials. Students are encouraged to engage with nature in our outdoor environments through guided activities appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1859
2000
Students Body
Total Students
134 students
422 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
30
Pre-K Students
19
62
Kindergarten Students
18
30
Grade 1 Students
12
33
Grade 2 Students
15
34
Grade 3 Students
8
30
Grade 4 Students
20
29
Grade 5 Students
17
30
Grade 6 Students
8
33
Grade 7 Students
7
25
Grade 8 Students
10
22
Grade 9 Students
-
23
Grade 10 Students
-
15
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
31%
Average Class Size
16
24
Number of AP Classes
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:7
Average SAT score
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1210
Average ACT score
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28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sep. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,310
$10,665
Tuition Notes
We have several tuition rates and also offer several avenues of tuition assistance. Please call for details.
Tuition varies by grade
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% on Financial Aid
99%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,576
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
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Sarah Shanton-Cox
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Bright Lights, LEGO Robotics Club, Math Bowl, Math Club, Piano Lessons, Spell Bowl, Student Council
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