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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 168 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York 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 Lutheran School
Nursery	21
Pre-K	19
Kind	19
1	18
2	13
3	14
4	15
5	20
6	9
7	5
8	15

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Reading/ Math Specialist

Year Founded

1846

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

168 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

3 courses

Advanced Courses

Algebra ILiving Environment

Spanish I

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

polos and khakis

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition Cost for school year 2024-2025 is $4255 for the 1st Child and $3435 for the 2nd Child, $2485 for 3rd Child, and $1735 for the 4th child

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$700

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Terrie Licht

Admissions Associate

Terrie Licht

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Crochet ClubLeggo Club

Newspaper Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art EducationChoir

Full Music & Instrumental ProgramHand Bells

Voice Lessons

School Notes

St. John is a family oriented, small parochial school whose mission statment is to nurture children academically and spiritually toward a life of witness and service in Christ.
St John Lutheran School is affiliated with The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and we exist as a congregation of this church body to proclaim to our community and world God's saving love in Jesus Christ our risen and living Lord.

School Motto: We are a Christian community called to WORSHIP and sent to SERVE welcoming all to WALK with Christ and GROW in faith.

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What schools are St. John Lutheran School often compared to?

St. John Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Ghost Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?

St. John Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?

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

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

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 11/26/2020

My children are thriving and growing at St John. The entire school feels like a community who loves learning and love God.

- Posted by Parent - Parent and Teacher

5 1/23/2020

This is a great school. Everyone is like family. The education is exceptional!

- Posted by Parent - parent

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The average private school tuition in Niagara County, NY is $8,050 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Niagara County, NY is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).