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St. John Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8

Alma, KS

206 W Second St, Alma, KS 66401

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Serving families in Alma since at least 2011

In Alma, Kansas, St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 166 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
41
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Christian elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 22 Christian elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    42’11–1237’13–1433’15–1629’17–1829’19–2038’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K5
    18
    25
    35
    44
    56
    62
    73
    83

    Student body

    White95%
    Two or more races5%

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. John Lutheran School

    What grades does St. John Lutheran School serve?

    St. John Lutheran School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?

    About 41 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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