St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Merrill, WI
1104 E 3rd St, Merrill, WI 54452
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest Christian school in Merrill
- Serving families in Merrill since at least 2011
In Merrill, Wisconsin, St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 158
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 83 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 68% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
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.
- Parental Choice Program · 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 158 students, with 16 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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