St. Matthew Lutheran School vs. St. Paul's Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Matthew Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
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Sports offered
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
St. Matthew`s Lutheran School is fully accredited by Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA). Validation of the quality of education offered at St. Matthew`s is also given by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
St.Matthew`s Lutheran School is also part of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.
The WELS school system is the fourth largest private school system in America.
St. Matthew's Lutheran School enrolls children from the community in all of its grade levels (3K-Grade 8).
St. Matthew's moved into a brand new facility on Brown Street in Oconomowoc in September of 2018!
St. Paul's Lutheran School offers high quality, Christian education for students in 4K through 8th grade.
We pride ourselves in challenging our students to do their very best while walking with Christ on a daily basis.
The many extracurricular activities and special events make St. Paul's an exciting place for your chilldren to be.
At St. Paul's, Christ is in All Things as we Receive and Give the Love of Christ while Teaching the Truth of Jesus Christ, Growing as a Family, and Serving Mind, Body, and Soul
We aspire to be a regional leader in academics and Christian service and to prepare our students to live in the world as excellent, involved citizens and as bold witnesses for Jesus Christ. St. Paul's teaches to the whole child
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Most learning difficulties can be addressed by our experienced staff.
Students with IEPs, Student Services Plan, and those with no formal plans in place
Year Founded
1922
1877
Students Body
Total Students
211 students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
40
Pre-K Students
39
11
Kindergarten Students
24
12
Grade 1 Students
24
12
Grade 2 Students
13
12
Grade 3 Students
18
12
Grade 4 Students
23
15
Grade 5 Students
16
10
Grade 6 Students
18
18
Grade 7 Students
25
12
Grade 8 Students
11
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
95%
Average Class Size
17
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
("Clean and modestly dressed")
("Clean and modestly dressed")
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,500
$5,650
Tuition Notes
Grants, subsidies, and tuition assistance are available.
Members of St. Pauls Church tuition $5650 for 5K-8; $3650 for 4K. Discount for St. Paul\'s Lutheran Church members
% on Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Admissions Director
Eric W. Ziel
n/a
Admissions Associate
eziel@smls.org
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
handchimes
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Wrestling
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Creation Club - Science and ArtDrama Program
Music Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
We Play for Him - Youth Sports at LCLHS