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Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,740
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1848
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
19 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Selected solid colors bottoms and uniform tops
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Discounts for multi-child families and for church membership. Need-based tuition assistance available.
% on Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Brenda Dean
Admissions Associate
Liz Hendrickson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYC Sports (PK-4)
Academic Team, Chess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYC Sports (PK-4)
School Notes
- St. John's Lutheran School has earned Missouri Nonpublic School Accreditation and National Lutheran School Accreditation, and produces graduates ready to succeed in private or public high schools. High student achievement occurs in academics, music and fine arts, sports, and character development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Lutheran School cost?
St. John's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,740 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John's Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
Does St. John's Lutheran School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. John's Lutheran School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. John's Lutheran School offer?
St. John's Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, 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 Missouri 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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