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St. John Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Wausau, WI

164923 Coutry Rd Z, Wausau, WI 54403

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Wausau
  • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Wisconsin
  • Serving families in Wausau since at least 2011

St. John Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Wausau, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 39 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment has grown about 117% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 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
39
Teachers
4.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    18’11–1236’13–1450’15–1637’17–1832’19–2033’21–2239’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K41
    K9
    15
    25
    35
    41
    55
    62
    74
    83

    Student body

    White100%

    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.

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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–8.

    How many students attend St. John Lutheran School?

    About 39 students, with 8 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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