St. John Evangelical Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
Pre-K	56
Kind	19
1	18
2	12
3	16
4	20
5	20
6	19
7	18
8	15

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Year Founded

1852

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Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants and plain polos

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Roboticsscrabble club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

School Notes

At St. John Lutheran School, our recurring theme is "Focus on discipleship".
It is our goal that our students know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior and, as a result of that faith, what it means to live as a disciple in this world.
The mission of St. John Lutheran School is to provide, in partnership with parents, a Christian education which guides children to know Jesus as their Savior through God's Word, and to strive for academic excellence in a life of service to Him.
It is our objective to "make disciples". To accomplish this, students at St. John Lutheran School will participate in fellowship, projects, activities, and study, which will help them more fully understand and visibly express the characteristics of discipleship in their lives.

At St. John Lutheran School, our recurring theme is "Focus on discipleship". It is our goal that our students know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior and, as a result of that faith, what it means to live as a disciple in this world. The mission of St. John Lutheran School is to provide, in partnership with parents, a Christian education which guides children to know Jesus as their Savior through God's Word, and to strive for academic excellence in a life of service to Him. It is our objective to "make disciples". To accomplish this, students at St. John Lutheran School will participate in fellowship, projects, activities, and study, which will help them more fully understand and visibly express the characteristics of discipleship in their lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. John Evangelical Lutheran School offer?

St. John Evangelical Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. John Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?

St. John Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John Evangelical Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. John Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Evangelical Lutheran School located?

St. John Evangelical Lutheran School is located in the Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Southeast.

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