St. John Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
New Orleans, LA
3937 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 42% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New Orleans since at least 2011
In New Orleans, Louisiana, St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 105 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 42% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 105
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 61 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 32 Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Louisiana
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.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit 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 K–8.
How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?
About 105 students, with 12 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. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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