St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Marks Evangelical 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

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran School
Pre-K	31
Kind	24
1	26
2	22
3	23
4	18
5	27
6	25
7	11
8	31

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Year Founded

1870

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School Motto

To serve all people of God's world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scripture.

Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

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.

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 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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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 average private school tuition in Jefferson County, WI is $2,103 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).