St. James Lutheran School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other religious school association(s).
The student:teacher of St. James Lutheran School is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. James 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
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
Average Class Size
21 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. James Lutheran School has been named "The Best Elementary School in the Wolf River Region" for the past 6 out of 7 years. St. James provides a Christ-centered education and is associated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. St. James has served the Shawano Community for over 125 years and has been accredited by the National Lutheran School Association. If you are looking for a school that will teach the morals and values that you wish for your child to learn as well as have a Christ-centered education, St. James may be the school for you. Please contact us for more information!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. James Lutheran School often compared to?
St. James Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Paul Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. James Lutheran School offer?
St. James Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Riflery, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. James Lutheran School's ranking?
St. James Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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