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St. Matthews Lutheran School

St. Matthews Lutheran School in oddard, WI, offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 43 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 4 teachers.
Tuition is $1,300 per year, placing it among the more affordable private schools in Wisconsin.
Matthews Lutheran School is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and accredited by WELSSA.
The school ranks within the top 20% atewide for affordability and for the number of sports offered among private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,300
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Matthews Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Max of $3000 per family

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubRocket Club


Arts and Music Programs:
BandPiano Lessons

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Matthews Lutheran School cost?
St. Matthews Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,300 for private students.
What sports does St. Matthews Lutheran School offer?
St. Matthews Lutheran School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Matthews 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. Matthews Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Matthews Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Established in 1979, St. Matthew's provides a Christ-centered, academically challenging elementary school education to children from Stoddard, Chaseburg, La Crosse, and other nearby cities and villages. St. Matthew's offers a small, highly personal environment for your child to learn not only at a school, but among family.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,300
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,546 for elementary schools and $11,638 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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