St. Paul's Lutheran School
Tel:
(219) 836-6270
- St. Paul's Lutheran School has been a leader in Christian elementary education for the last 120 years, and is considered one of the best kept secrets in Northwest Indiana.
- Students are drawn from as far away as Chicago, Dyer, and East Chicago and graduate to such schools as Munster HS, Lake Central, Illiana CHS, Bishop Noll, Luther East HS, Marian CHS, Highland HS, etc.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 220 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Paul's Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other special emphasis association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning differences |
Year Founded | 1886 |
Student Body
Total Students | 220 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 38% State avg.: 19% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (solid color pants, polos ) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 |
Tuition Notes | Financial Aide is available and we are a Choice Scholarship school |
% on Financial Aid | 60% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 |
Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Debbie Minyard |
Endowment Size | $3 million |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Show, Beginning Band, Choir, Concert Band, Girl Scouts, Handbell Choir, Junior High Youth Group, Peer Tutoring, Primary Choir, Recorders, Student Council Club or Organization: Chess Club, Code It, Toast Masters Jr. Arts and Music Programs: school musical Recreational Athletic Programs: Girls on the Run |
School Notes
- St. Paul's is a living Christian community of families in partnership with outstanding, caring faculty that provides an atmosphere of challenge and nurture for students academically, spiritually, physically, and socially.
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109 - GaryMizpah Sda School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: NS-9 | 23 students
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