Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,800
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,800
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School News
- Battle Creek teacher honored with award - 02/24/2018Kindergarten teacher, Cherie Werner, reluctantly accepts Concordia University Master Teacher Award.
School Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 14, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 20%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The congregation subsidizes over 50% of the costs for ALL students. Additional scholarships are available.
% on Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- St. John School exists to "Connect people in the heart of Jesus." Students are equipped academically, socially, physically, mentally, but most importantly spiritually for the world around them.
- Students grow in God's Word while discovering how it shapes everyday life. They learn how Christianity stands apart, how to live out their faith with confidence, and how to share and defend it with others.
- Students are surrounded by a culture of faith that strengthens their relationship with Jesus. Alongside caring teachers, older students serve as role models, guiding and encouraging the younger ones.
- The school day begins with an all-school prayer. Classes engage in daily prayer, religion lessons, scripture memory recitations, and devotions. Chapel services are held once a week.
- St. John's congregation subsidizes nearly 50% of the cost to educate regardless of the students' church affiliation. Need-based scholarships are also available.
- Students have the opportunity to engage in the athletic arena in the areas of football, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, basketball, and track & field. The St. John lady Hawks have taken home 1st or 2nd in the Lutheran Class A State Tournament 3 times since 2021. In 2022, St. John's girls basketball won the class A Lutheran State Tournament and won a bid to the National Tournament in Indiana. They earned an invite to Indiana again in 2025.
- On-site childcare is available from 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. via the St. John Early Learning Center.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?
St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?
St. John Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska 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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School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
I love seeing my son come home talking about Bible stories and getting lost in chapter books. We are blessed that we can send him to a school where his faith can be reinforced and he can have dedicated teachers to push him!
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