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

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About the School

St. John Lutheran School in Napoleon, OH, serves 52 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1869, the school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod with a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Annual tuition is $6,500 with 98% of udents receiving financial aid averaging $6,166 per award.
Half of the teaching aff hold advanced degrees, supporting educational delivery across elementary and middle school levels.
The school follows a casual dress code and maintains religious affiliation consient with Lutheran traditions.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 52 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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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
Pre-K	14
Kind	6
1	12
2	8
3	5
4	3
5	3
6	1

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1869

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Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Tuition Notes

Ed choice Scholarship available to help with the cost of tuition.

% on Financial Aid

98%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,166

Admissions Director

Tracy Germann

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubChimes

ChoirHandbells Choir

School Notes

School Motto: Faith-Family-Foundation
School Mascot: Eagle

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?

St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

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

What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?

St. John Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, 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 Ohio 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).

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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,094 for elementary schools and $13,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).