At Mount Olive we have the privilege of offering more than 300 children from 3K-8th grade a comprehensive Christian education.
A Welcome from Principal Nathan Gartner: Parents, God has blessed you with a child. Along with this precious gift comes the responsibility of teaching this child that Jesus is his Savior. Knowing this, your child can live a God-pleasing life on this earth and finally know eternal life in heaven. Mount Olive Lutheran School is here to assist you with the training of your child. We will teach the lessons of Holy Scripture each day. We will also teach the secular subjects in the light of God's Word. The teachers will encourage your child to use the gifts that God has given him so that he may grow in his service to the Lord.
Mount Olive Lutheran School is a ministry of Mount Olive Lutheran Church located on the corner of Florida Avenue and Doris Lane in the Northwood Park area of Appleton, WI. The school complex, which is connected to the church, includes fourteen classrooms, a library, a lunch room/fellowship hall, a gymnasium, and office areas.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,600
- Average class size: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Olive Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1970
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
26 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
modest
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
PK offered $5890 full time
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band Lessons, Choir, Forensics, Math Bowl, Musicals, Piano Lessons, Spelling Bee
Club or Organization:
Robotics
School Notes
- At Mount Olive we have the privilege of offering more than 300 children from 3K-8th grade a comprehensive Christian education. A welcome from PrincipalNathan Gartner, Parents: God has blessed you with a child. Along with this precious gift comes the responsibility of teaching this child that Jesus is his Savior. Knowing this, your child can live a God-pleasing life on this earth and finally know eternal life in heaven. Mount Olive Lutheran School is here to assist you with the training of your child. We will teach the lessons of Holy Scripture each day. We will also teach the secular subjects in the light of God's Word. The teachers will encourage your child to use the gifts that God has given him so that he may grow in his service to the Lord.
- Mount Olive Lutheran School is a ministry of Mount Olive Lutheran Church located on the corner of Florida Avenue and Doris Lane in the Northwood Park area of Appleton, WI. The school complex, which is connected to the church, includes twelve classrooms, library, lunch room, fellowship hall, gymnasium, and office areas.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Olive Lutheran School cost?
Mount Olive Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,600 for private students.
What sports does Mount Olive Lutheran School offer?
Mount Olive Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Mount Olive Lutheran School's ranking?
Mount Olive Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mount Olive Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Mount Olive Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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