St. Paul Lutheran School exists to educate and support the whole child through an excellent Christ-centered education, nurture our school families with God's Word, guide them in applying their faith to their lives, and encourage them to joyfully share the good news of salvation with the world. Proverbs 22:6 - "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,800
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is subsidized by congregations who have students here. Most parents pay around $2400.00 for the year for the first student. Second and subsequent children are discounted. Tuition assistance is available if you are a member of a church who is part of our school system.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Mr. Stephen Miller
Admissions Associate
Lisa Ziegert
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
5th-8th Grade Play Performance
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
- First objectives at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School:
- To provide a Christ-centered education that focuses on the Word of God, especially as it reveals God's plan of salvation, creation, redemption, and sanctification in Jesus Christ. Proverbs 22:6 - "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Ephesians 6:4 - "Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $8,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. Paul Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Paul Lutheran School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Most sports offered 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).
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