St. Matthews Lutheran School (2026 Profile)

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About the 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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Matthews Lutheran School
Pre-K	11
Kind	4
1	3
2	3
3	2
4	4
5	4
6	3
7	6
8	3

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Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,300

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Tuition Notes

Max of $3000 per family

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubRocket Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandPiano Lessons

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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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/29/2020

This School is perfect for us!

- Posted by Parent - 2nd and 4th grade mom

5 1/25/2018

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.

- Posted by Teacher - James

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The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $6,539 for elementary schools and $11,665 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).