St. John's Lutheran School

St. John Lutheran School, a ministry of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, was established in 1849.
The school offers Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as a three and four year old pre-school program.
It currently has 158 students enrolled. We the members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church believe that in response to the Good News of the Gospel we are to Glorify God in all that we do, specially through Corporate worship, Biblical instruction, Christian fellowship and Mission outreach.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. John's Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. John Lutheran School, a ministry of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, was established in 1849. The school offers Kindergarten through 8th grade as well as a three and four year old pre-school program. It currently has 158 students enrolled. We the members of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church believe that in response to the Good News of the Gospel we are to Glorify God in all that we do, specially through Corporate worship, Biblical instruction, Christian fellowship and Mission outreach.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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