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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 335 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,750
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Johns Lutheran School
Pre-K	24
Kind	31
1	37
2	33
3	46
4	39
5	38
6	36
7	31
8	20

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Extended Learning

Year Founded

1856

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

335 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

22%

Average Class Size

27 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniforms, Navy bottoms, light blue blouse or polos

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,750

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Tuition Notes

$1650 for St. John\'s or other WELS Lutherans. $8399 for non-members.

Admissions Director

Charles Galecki

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Math ClubScience & Art Fairs in a rotating yearly schedule

Social Studies

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

St John's Lutheran School provides quality Christian education for your children to better prepare them for the world ahead.
Our Pastors, Teachers and Staff are also committed to giving them the best possible academic education.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School admits students of any race, colour and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate based on race, colour, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

School Motto: Proclaiming security and significance in Jesus.

Call the office to schedule an appointment with our Office Manager, Mrs. Alonte or Administrator, Mr. Alonte. We will meet with new parents, answer any questions you may have and give an individualized tour.
The State of Wisconsin released testing data results recently. Every Choice student and public school student in grades 3-8 in Wisconsin took the Forward Exam. In the previous years' report card, we were rated #1 in the city of Milwaukee for the "All Student Report Card." and the "Choice Student Report Card." In the current report card, we were rated #3 in the city of Milwaukee for the "All Student Report Card" and #2 for the "Choice Student Report Card". This puts us at the top over hundreds of other Milwaukee schools! The State of Wisconsin gives our school a rating of "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" with 5 out of 5 stars.
Join in congratulating our students and our teachers for a job well done.
Jesus remains the focus of our day at St. John's, preparing children of our church and community for life and eternity through Jesus. As our theme at St. John's for this year states, "Fix your eyes on Jesus," pray we continue to keep Jesus as our priority and pray God would continue to bless us.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Johns Lutheran School cost?

St. Johns Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,750 for private students.

What sports does St. Johns Lutheran School offer?

St. Johns Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Johns Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Johns Lutheran School located?

St. Johns Lutheran School is located in the Red Oak Heights neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.

School Reviews

5 5/20/2016

The state of Wisconsin released 2014-15 testing data results recently. Every Choice student and public school student in grades 3-8 in Wisconsin took the Badger Exam. I wanted to share the results with you. St. John's Lutheran School placed as the top school of all Milwaukee Parental Choice Program schools (75) in math and number four overall in English Language Arts. Not only did we place as the top private school in the city of Milwaukee, our numbers exceeded the overall state average. The percentages represent students who are considered proficient or advanced in the subject area. St. John's results: ELA 53% Math 62% MPCP ELA 27% Math 16% MPS ELA 26% Math 16% State Public School Average ELA 51% Math 44% Join with me in congratulating our students and our teachers for a job well done. Jesus remains the focus of our day at St. John's, preparing children of our church and community for life and eternity through Jesus. As our theme at St. John's for this year states, Fix your eyes on Jesus, pray we continue to keep Jesus as our priority and pray God would continue to bless us. David Rust

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The average acceptance rate in Milwaukee, WI is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).