ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

St. John Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8

Ellisville, MO

15800 Manchester Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Ellisville
  • Serving families in Ellisville since at least 2011

St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Ellisville, Missouri, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 175 students and around 13 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
175
Teachers
13.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 80 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about St. John Lutheran School.

    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 84 Christian elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    388’11–12231’15–16199’17–18134’19–20160’21–22175’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K28
    133
    219
    316
    418
    518
    610
    715
    818

    Student body

    White89%
    Asian4%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    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.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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?

    More questions to ask →

    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 175 students, with 13 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    CDLC Ellisville

    Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

    The only preschool in Ellisville

    Ellisville, MO0.3 mi

    B+Overall grade20 students10 students per teacher

    St. Clare of Assisi School

    Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The only Catholic school in Ellisville

    Ellisville, MO1.1 mi

    AOverall grade119 students10 students per teacher

    St. Alban Roe School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    The only Catholic school in Wildwood

    Wildwood, MO3.4 mi

    AOverall grade164 students10 students per teacher

    Academy of St. Louis

    Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–12

    Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

    Manchester, MO3.4 mi

    B+Overall grade36 students6 students per teacher