St. Matthew Lutheran School (2026-27 Profile)

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Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 211 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,500
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Matthew Lutheran School
Pre-K	39
Kind	24
1	24
2	13
3	18
4	23
5	16
6	18
7	25
8	11

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Pre-K has the most students with 39, more than any other grade at St. Matthew Lutheran School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Most learning difficulties can be addressed by our experienced staff.

Year Founded

1922

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Student Body

Total Students

211 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

"Clean and modestly dressed"

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)
National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Aug. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,500

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Tuition Notes

Grants, subsidies, and tuition assistance are available.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Eric W. Ziel

Admissions Associate

[email protected]

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryDance

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Art ClubChess Club

Robotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band ProgramChoir

handchimes

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Wrestling

School Notes

St. Matthew`s Lutheran School is fully accredited by Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA). Validation of the quality of education offered at St. Matthew`s is also given by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
St.Matthew`s Lutheran School is also part of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program.
The WELS school system is the fourth largest private school system in America.
St. Matthew's Lutheran School enrolls children from the community in all of its grade levels (3K-Grade 8).
St. Matthew's moved into a brand new facility on Brown Street in Oconomowoc in September of 2018!

St. Matthew`s Lutheran School offers a full academic curriculum. All subjects are taught in accordance with the full conviction that the Bible is God`s true Word and the final authority for all matters that pertain to Christian teaching, faith, and life.
The school`s philosophy is firmly centered on two central teachings of the Bible: the Law, which shows us our sin; and the Gospel that shows us our Savior. The Holy Spirit works through the Law to bring us to aknowledge of our sins and the need for a Savior. The Holy Spirit works through the Gospel to create andsustain saving faith in the Savior that God sent: Jesus Christ.
Through faith in the Gospel, the students of St. Matthew`s Lutheran School are motivated to express their love for Jesus in their worship life, through their daily conduct and in response to the Savior`s commission to "preach the Gospel to every creature," and lead others to a saving faith in Christ.

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How much does St. Matthew Lutheran School cost?

St. Matthew Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.

What schools are St. Matthew Lutheran School often compared to?

St. Matthew Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul's Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Matthew Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. Matthew Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 92%.

What sports does St. Matthew Lutheran School offer?

St. Matthew Lutheran School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Matthew Lutheran School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.

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

The application deadline for St. Matthew Lutheran School is Aug. 1.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Waukesha County, WI is $7,983 for elementary schools and $18,204 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Waukesha County, WI is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).