St. James Lutheran School

St. James Lutheran School in Shawano, WI, serves 285 udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 20:1 across 14 teachers and an average class size of 21 students.
Approximately 14% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Shawano community.
Eablished as a religious elementary and secondary school, St. James Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for having one of the large student bodies in the state.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

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
St. James Lutheran School Student 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

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 St. Paul Lutheran School, Sacred Heart Catholic 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Average class size: 21 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,546 for elementary schools and $11,638 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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