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St. John Lutheran School

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Norfolk, VA

8918 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23503

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any preschool in Norfolk
  • Smaller classes than 84% of preschools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Norfolk since at least 2011

St. John Lutheran School is an early childhood program in Norfolk, Virginia, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 2 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of preschool programs in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
2
Teachers
1.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (ELCA)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of preschool programs in Virginia (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of preschool programs in Virginia.
    • Compared with 115 preschool programs in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    8’11–126’13–145’15–166’17–188’19–208’21–222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K7
    K2

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    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 Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?

    About 2 students, with 2 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. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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