The elementary school of Saint Mark's Lutheran Church was established in 1855.
The school's primary purpose throughout the years has been to assist parents in the Christian instruction and training of their children.
Saint Mark's Lutheran School offers a comprehensive educational program for pre-kindergarten (4 year olds) through grade eight that complies with State of Wisconsin standards for private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To serve all people of God's world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scripture.
- The elementary school of Saint Mark's Lutheran Church was established in 1855. The school's primary purpose throughout the years has been to assist parents in the Christian instruction and training of their children. Saint Mark's Lutheran School offers a comprehensive educational program for pre-kindergarten (4 year olds) through grade eight that complies with State of Wisconsin standards for private schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Lutheran School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School is Luther Prep (0.6 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Trinity-st Lukes Lutheran Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
317 North 6th Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-3756
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-3756
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Gr: K-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-2586
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-2586
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Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 261-2579
Watertown, WI 53094
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