St. Mary School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School

St. Mary School in Portage, WI offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.

Eablished in 1866, the school has a total enrollment of 170 students with an average class size of 16.

The udent–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 14 faculty members.

Approximately 3.4% of the udent body represents students of color.

Mary School holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association and regional independent school associations.

The purpose of St. John's Lutheran School is to train children now and for their future.

St. John's Lutheran School values all students as gifts of God.

Through His Word, our school works with families to educate students for service to Christ.

The philosophy of St. John's Lutheran School and Congregation is rooted in Christ's great commission found in Matthew 28:19-20: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you." It is the privilege and the responsibility of St.

John's Lutheran School to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our children and their families through instruction centered in God's Word.

We, the congregation pledge ourselves to carry out this responsibility by providing faculty and staff who strive for excellence and serve as Christian role models.

In keeping with this Christian philosophy of education and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the following relationships involving our children, families and staff will order the objectives for St. John's Lutheran School.