St. Paul's Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,200
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul's Lutheran School
Pre-K	28
Kind	13
1	6
2	10
3	6
4	7
5	17
6	11
7	11
8	12

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Year Founded

1868

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Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

17 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,200

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Tuition Notes

Families from affiliated WELS churches, St. Paul's, Bethany, St. John's (Cold Spring) pay $1200 for tuition, about 25% of the total cost per child. The churches support the remaining 75% of tuition.

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is to provide a Christian education for the children of the congregation and the community so that they may, through God's Word and Spirit: Witness to Christian values, form community, gain Knowledge and skills, be prepared for a life of service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
St. Paul's has grown and continues to improve.
Our teachers are caring and enthusiastic.
Our student/teacher ratio is excellent, and our curriculum in all areas is designed around state guidelines.
These features create an exciting and stimulating learning environment - just the thing that children need to assure a positive start in life.
St. Paul's offers an interesting and varied curriculum for your child.
We establish a solid academic education designed around state guidelines.
Classes are taught from a Christian perspective and emphasize skills needed in modern society.

School Motto: Expanding Minds, Enriching Souls: The Beauty of Christian Education

The ministry of St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is to provide a Christian education for the children of the congregation and the community so that they may, through God's Word and Spirit: Witness to Christian values, form community, gain Knowledge and skills, be prepared for a life of service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. St. Paul's has grown and continues to improve. Our teachers are caring and enthusiastic. Our student/teacher ratio is excellent, and our curriculum in all areas is designed around state guidelines. These features create an exciting and stimulating learning environment - just the thing that children need to assure a positive start in life. St. Paul's offers an interesting and varied curriculum for your child. We establish a solid academic education designed around state guidelines. Classes are taught from a Christian perspective and emphasize skills needed in modern society.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?

St. Paul's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.

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St. Paul's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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).

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