St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wauwatosa, WI
1278 Dewey Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Wauwatosa since at least 2011
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 166 students and around 15 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
- 166
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 84 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% 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's Evangelical 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's Evangelical Lutheran School
What grades does St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School serve?
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School?
About 166 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John's Evangelical 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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