St. Paul Lutheran School

4405 Hospital Dr Vernon, TX 76384

Quick Facts (2026)

About the School

  • St. Paul Lutheran School in Vernon, TX, is a co–educational early childhood program serving udents up to kindergarten with a total enrollment of 68.
  • Founded in 1912, the school operates within a town community and maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with five teachers on staff.
  • The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and charges an annual tuition of $550 for its early childhood program.
  • Approximately 17% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity in this small school setting.
  • Application deadlines for enrollment are April 1 and Augu 1, 2025, with 40% of the teachers holding advanced degrees.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1912

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Apr. 1 / Aug. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
All Day Program
Admissions Director
Patti Scott

School Notes

  • Children must be potty trained before attending our classes.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $550 for private students.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is Apr. 1 / Aug. 1.

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,292 for elementary schools and $14,770 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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