St. Paul Lutheran Church & School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
Pre-K	36
Kind	19
1	8
2	10
3	10
4	8
5	10
6	6
7	10
8	4

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Year Founded

1863

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,000

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Tuition Notes

multiple child discount, tuition asst available

% on Financial Aid

70%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

First Lego LeagueRobotics Club

Arts and Music Programs:

band

School Notes

St. Paul Lutheran School provides Christ-Centered Learning for Christ-like Living.
Welcoming all in our community to become a part of the St. Paul family.

Our local high schools tell us our students are well prepared for the next level of education when they leave St. Paul. We have before and after school care available for families who choose to use that service.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Lutheran Church & School cost?

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.

What schools are St. Paul Lutheran Church & School often compared to?

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School is often viewed alongside schools like Community Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Paul Lutheran Church & School offer?

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Paul Lutheran Church & School's ranking?

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran Church & School?

The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran Church & School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).