ROOTED IN CHRIST~NURTURING HIS CHILDREN~BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS St. John Lutheran School has served local families by providing a quality, faith-based education to students since 1855.
Our early childhood, lower elementary, and upper elementary students experience a balance of digital and offline, indoor and outdoor, individualized and collaborative learning.
The school day begins at 7:45 am and ends at 2:45 pm.
Bus transportation is available for families in the Random Lake School District.
We also offer infant childcare, before school, after school, and summer care to meet the scheduling needs of our families.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,257
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 18 / Aug. 10
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences Mild physical differences
Year Founded
1855
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Apr. 18 / Aug. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition discount for LCMS member families. Graduated tuition based on number of children enrolled.
% on Financial Aid
2%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Marla Kipp
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Collaborative programs and events with Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools
Collaborative programs and events with Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools
School Notes
- INFANT CARE
- Families who need care for their infant children ages 6 weeks -24 months will find a spacious infant room and caring adults who lovingly tend to their infant's needs. We follow state regulations, and have a 1:4 caregiver to infant ratio.
- EARLY CHILDHOOD 2K - 5K
- Our early childhood program offers flexible full-day and half-day schedules for 2K, 3K, 4K, and 5K. Teachers use a unified competency-based assessment plan to share progress with parents within the five domains of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. In addition to literacy development activities, students learn and grow through art, music, physical education, and weekly chapel. Time spent outdoors is a priority.
- LOWER ELEMENTARY GRADES 1-4
- Experienced teachers guide lower elementary students to develop spiritually, academically, socially, and artistically. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention to student growth. Students have access to current digital learning tools with 1:1 technology device ratios.
- UPPER ELEMENTARY GRADES 5-8
- Upper elementary students experience an academic environment intentionally designed to ease the transition from elementary to high school with the guidance of a lead teacher and departmentalized teachers for religion, art, PE, and music. To meet unique student needs and prepare them for a wide range of high school approaches, students participate daily in digital and offline, collaborative and individual learning activities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?
St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,257 for private students and $150 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 93%.
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John Lutheran School is Apr. 18 / Aug. 10.
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