St. John's Lutheran School

805 W 5th Street Neillsville, WI 54456
Tel: (715) 743-2501 Ext. 1
www.stjohnsneillsville.com

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 24, more than Nursery at 19 and far above Kind and Grade 3, each with 3.
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
School Motto
God Bless Our School

Student Body

Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Pioneers


Arts and Music Programs:
HandbellsInstrumental Band
Piano lessons

School Notes

  • St John's Lutheran School has as its goal the same goal as St. John's Lutheran Church.
  • Specifically, our goal is to do the Lord's work in winning and preserving souls for heaven.
  • We are commanded to go into all the world to teach all people to "observe all things whatsoever I (Jesus) have commanded".
  • Therefore, St. John's Lutheran School in all its courses and sponsored activities has a two-fold purpose first, to nurture children with a Christ-centered education in the truths of God's Word so they may be equipped to witness their faith to others; and second, to reach out with the Gospel to those in our community who are without a church home, or those who desire a Christian education for their children.
  • St. John's Lutheran School is owned and operated by the members of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
  • Our school provides a Christ-centered education from preschool through eighth grade.
  • The mission of St. John's Lutheran School is to assist parents in the nurturing of their children's faith and growth in Christian living through a Christ-centered education, all to the glory of God.
  • VISIONSt. John's Lutheran School will... always be Christ-centered develop and maintain a curriculum that challenges students have a staff that models lifelong learning serve as an arm of outreach and strength to our community strengthen families to grow in Christ always have a long-term plan in place that is reviewed annually
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,956 for elementary schools and $9,991 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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