St. Paul Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the 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 (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 113 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Lutheran School
Pre-K	25
Kind	8
1	4
2	11
3	15
4	8
5	12
6	10
7	16
8	4

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Year Founded

1875

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.

Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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Sports

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6 sports

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BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

School Mascot

Lambs

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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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