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St. Matthew Lutheran School

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

Oconomowoc, WI

1650 Brown St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Oconomowoc
  • Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Oconomowoc since at least 2011

In Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, St. Matthew Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 205 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 175 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
205
Teachers
12.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 103 girls, 102 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 81% of Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 252 Christian elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    137’11–12130’13–14106’17–18150’19–20194’21–22205’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K47
    K30
    126
    226
    326
    413
    523
    623
    721
    817

    Student body

    White99%
    Black0%
    Two or more races0%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Matthew Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Matthew Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Matthew Lutheran School serve?

    St. Matthew Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Matthew Lutheran School?

    About 205 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Matthew 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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