St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Defiance, OH
655 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in Ohio
- Serving families in Defiance since at least 2011
St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Defiance, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 79 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 79
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 31 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 79 Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Ohio
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.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. John Lutheran School
What grades does St. John Lutheran School serve?
St. John Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?
About 79 students, with 9 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. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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