St. Paul Lutheran School was started in 1892. It is located at the corner of State Route 38 and State Route 161.
It is about 7 miles west of Plain City, OH, 7 miles northest of Milford Center, Oh, 10 miles south of Marysville,Oh and 10 miles east of Mechanicsburg, It is located in the Fairbanks school district.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,175
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1892
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
tuition for kindergarten is less
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Students are taught the word of God each morning.
- Chapel services are held every Wednesday.
- Grades 5-7 take part in a Science fair each year
- Small class sizes
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,175 for private students.
What schools are St. Paul Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Paul Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran, St. John's Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Paul Lutheran School is Shekinah Christian School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John's Lutheran School (5.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12809 State Route 736
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Tuition listed
220 S Walnut St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students
Primrose School Of Dublin
Daycare / Preschool
6415 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 408-3732
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 408-3732
12.1 miles
Gr: K | 36 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6074 Parkmeadow Lane
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8700
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8700
12.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Sunrise Academy
(Islamic)
5657 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
16.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Victory Christian School ![Victory Christian School Photo - Victory Christian School is a ministry of Grace Baptist Church and therefore places great emphasis on teaching excellent curriculum with a Biblical world-view.]( "Victory Christian School Photo - Victory Christian School is a ministry of Grace Baptist Church and therefore places great emphasis on teaching excellent curriculum with a Biblical world-view.")
(Baptist)
960 Childrens Home Road
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 652-1133
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 652-1133
18 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
18.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shekinah Christian School ![Shekinah Christian School Photo]( "Shekinah Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
10040 Lafayette Plain City Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3130
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12809 State Route 736
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Tuition listed
220 S Walnut St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students
5720 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 799-9395
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 799-9395
12.6 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Columbus ![Acton Academy Columbus Photo]( "Acton Academy Columbus Photo")
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
13.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12809 State Route 736
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 644-5540
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Tuition listed
220 S Walnut St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1726
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students
Primrose School Of Dublin
Daycare / Preschool
6415 Post Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 408-3732
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 408-3732
12.1 miles
Gr: K | 36 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6239 Perimeter Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 799-8870
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 799-8870
12.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6074 Parkmeadow Lane
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8700
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8700
12.4 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
521 Mount Joy St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4280
9211.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
9211.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Warder Park-wayne Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Hillside Ave
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4450
9211.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
9212.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,025 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Urbana High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Washington Ave
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1412
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-1412
9213.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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