Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,450
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Paul's Lutheran School
About the School
- St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to providing quality education in an environment where Christian faith is taught, learned and lived.
- We are a school where Christian values are observed, taught, modeled and practiced by everyone.
- A strong academic program fosters a passion for learning and student success.
- There are opportunities to appreciate people with different traditions, perspectives and experiences St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool does not discriminate in program services for reasons of race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,450
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 16%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships are available
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saints
- St. Paul's Lutheran School is committed to providing quality education in an environment where Christian faith is taught, learned and lived. We are a school where Christian values are observed, taught, modeled and practiced by everyone. A strong academic program fosters a passion for learning and student success. There are opportunities to appreciate people with different traditions, perspectives and experiences St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool does not discriminate in program services for reasons of race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?
St. Paul's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,450 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul's Lutheran School is Cedar Ridge Christian School (13.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Community Lutheran School (12.8 miles away)
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Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
3231 W 9th St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
405 16th Avenue Ne
Gilbertville, IA 50634
(319) 296-1692
Distance: 34.3 mi
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
Pentecostal
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
615 Washington Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 277-6781
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
1015 S. Division Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 235-9309
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4520 Rownd Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 266-4565
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2681 Quail Ave
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 939-2237
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Catholic
600 Stephan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-1422
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4820 Oster Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-2000
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 57 students
Christian
928 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 235-6191
Distance: 24.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Catholic
216 N Broadway Ave
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2865
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
0.7 miles
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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