St. John's, Caledonia - growing and learning in a Christ centered environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,420
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
3K Preschool: $ 800.00
4K Preschool: $ 3000.00
Member (K-8):$ 1600.00 First child
$ 850.00 Second child
$ 700.00 Each additional child
Community Member (K-8):
$2,900.00 First child
$ 1,800.00 Second child
$ 1,400.00 Each additional child
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Instruction, drama
Band Instruction, drama
School Notes
- Our school began in Caledonia, MN, in 1949 when members of the congregation saw a need to provide full time Christian education for its children. There were only two teachers and classes were held in the church basement. We are one of 346 Lutheran elementary schools who are operated by congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). We exist to help parents with the spiritual training of their children and to reach out to the community with Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Your child won't get lost in the crowd. Your child can progress faster and participate more. Teachers commit themselves fully to the school's mission.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School cost?
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,420 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School!
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
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