St. Paul Lutheran School

St. Paul Lutheran School in Manawa, WI, serves 113 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1875, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated school employs seven teachers with 99% holding advanced degrees.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1, offering education aligned with regular elementary and secondary program types.
udents of color represent approximately 1% of the enrollment, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
Paul Lutheran School ranks in the top 20% in Wisconsin for faculty advanced degree percentage and has one of the ate's oldest founding dates among private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 113 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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1875

Student Body

Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it - Proverbs 22:6.
  • School Mascot: Lambs
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Paul Lutheran School offer?
St. Paul Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Waupaca County, WI is $2,975 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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