Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Paul Lutheran School
About the School
- St. Paul's Lutheran School offers a Bible-based, Christ-centered education that reveals the way of salvation in Jesus Christ, provides a quality academic education at the elementary level from a Christian perspective and seeks to make disciples of all people.
- We believe and teach that the Bible is God's Word, verbally inspired, without error, and the source of absolute truth.
- St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church operates and supports St. Paul's Lutheran School to serve as a tool to assist parents in their God-given obligation to bring up their children in the "training and instruction of the Lord." The school also serves as a mission arm to unchurched families and for those seeking instruction in the Word of God as believed and taught by St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church.
- St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We are an Ed Choice School. Applications for Ed Choice Scholarships are available.
School Notes
- St. Paul's Lutheran School offers a Bible-based, Christ-centered education that reveals the way of salvation in Jesus Christ, provides a quality academic education at the elementary level from a Christian perspective and seeks to make disciples of all people. We believe and teach that the Bible is God's Word, verbally inspired, without error, and the source of absolute truth. St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church operates and supports St. Paul's Lutheran School to serve as a tool to assist parents in their God-given obligation to bring up their children in the "training and instruction of the Lord." The school also serves as a mission arm to unchurched families and for those seeking instruction in the Word of God as believed and taught by St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church. St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul Lutheran School located?
St. Paul Lutheran School is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 4 other private schools located in South Columbus.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Lutheran School is Akili Christian High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Christian
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Alternative School
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Christian
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
All-boys (Catholic)
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Alternative School
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
Alternative School
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
9212.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
9213.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
9213.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Canaan Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
9213.4 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
9213.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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