St. Paul Lutheran School

St. Paul Lutheran Elementary School began in 1879.  Since then, the Lutheran Elementary School has served thousands of families and students in helping to nurture and raise children in the ways of the Bible.
We offer a rigorous curriculum.  Our curriculum, whether religious or secular, has Christ at the center.
He alone is the focus of our Christian education program.
Through our religious lessons and all subject areas, they learn about the amazing grace of God.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,750
  • Average class size: 15 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:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
St. Paul Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multiple Child Discounts Available
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Forensics Team

Arts and Music Programs:
band lessons, Drama productions, Piano Lessons
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,750 for private students.
What schools are St. Paul Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Paul Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Mount Olive Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: 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).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul Lutheran School located?
St. Paul Lutheran School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Appleton, WI.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (6 reviews)
5  
Great school. This is our 3rd school year at St Paul after our daughter's last school closed. It can be daunting for a preteen to change schools after having the same one since kindergarten but the entire staff was so welcoming and made sure she acclimated quickly and she has been thriving! We now have a kindergartner at the school as well and she absolutely adores all the teachers and loves going to school. The principal greets the families every morning during drop off and all 3 pastors are involved within the school as well whether it's reading to the littles, leading chapel, teaching upper classes, to coaching sports teams. We're very grateful to be part of the St Paul school family!
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5  
We love St. Paul! It's a great place to learn, play sports, meet new families, and most importantly, share Jesus! Such caring teachers, staff, and pastors.
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5  
Would strongly recommend enrolling at St. Paul! My children have been through public school and a different private school that left them behind. That will not happen at St. Paul! The teachers go above and beyond! During virtual all parents had cell phone numbers of teachers for assistance, and they were always right there for us and their students. They are kind, inclusive, and caring school for all children. I can`t praise them enough!!!
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5  
Wonderful school with great teachers! Building is always clean and well taken care of. Staff is amazing and always willing to help with your needs.
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5  
St. Paul faculty really believes in our children and what they can achieve with guidance. This year has been a difficult one, with the pandemic missing out on the extracurricular activities and sports. They give all students a chance to try out for a new activity. We have been blessed with parents and staff to stay home when they are sick that allows us to stay in person for learning . We love St. Paul as we are treated as a family and cares for.
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5  
All three of our children went to school here, and they all had a wonderful experience. I'm glad we chose St. Paul when we were looking for a school!
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,750
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Appleton, WI is $4,363 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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