Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,530
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John Lutheran School
About the School
- St. John Lutheran School is owned and operated by St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska.
- St. John Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,530
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences/Resource Room
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
School Motto
Proclaim and Practice the Love of Christ
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?
St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,530 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?
St. John Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, 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 Nebraska for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and 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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(402) 643-2968
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2968
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Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Seward High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
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