Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Multi-child discount
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Student Council (Middle School)
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir
Piano LessonsSchool Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball
School Notes
- The mission of St. Paul`s Evangelical Lutheran School is to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to train their children spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically for life and for eternity by nurturing them with the truth of God`s Word in a caring Christian environment.
- School Mascot: Knights
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pauls Lutheran School cost?
St. Pauls Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.
What schools are St. Pauls Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Pauls Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Pauls Lutheran School offer?
St. Pauls Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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