St. Peter's Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,793
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Peter's Lutheran School
Kind	39
1	45
2	40
3	53
4	46
5	54
6	43
7	46
8	43

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Grade 5 has 54 students the largest enrollment by grade, slightly above Grade 3 at 53 and the other grades.

Year Founded

1863

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Student Body

Total Students

409 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Appropriate clothing is required

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,793

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aid and State Vouchers are availalbe

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Volleyball

School Notes

The purpose of our school is to equip children to be responsible, productive adults in the 21st Century, who above all else, love Jesus. St. Peter`s Lutheran School is a nurturing environment where students learn among people who share your values and faith. St. Peter`s Lutheran School is a center of quality holistic learning, emphasizing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Teachers have a special calling to provide moral, ethical, spiritual, and academic guidance to students. Small class sizes enable a high degree of one-on-one learning and deeper relationships between students and teachers.

As an integral part of our teaching church, St. Peter`s Lutheran School offers children a wonderful opportunity to grow spiritually and academically- all in a nurturing and caring environment.

Offering a quality CHRISTIAN EDUCATION program for 149 years
GRADES K-8
400 STUDENTS(average class size of 21 students)
A fully ACCREDITED nonpublic school (National Lutheran School Accreditation, AdvancED, & Indiana Department of Education Accreditation)
"Highly Qualified" State-Certified TEACHERS
Comprehensive and challenging ACADEMIC programs
SERVICEOpportunities for ALL Students
HONOR`S PROGRAM for Grades 7-8
STUDENT GROWTH PLANS for ALL Students
RESOURCE program available (4 part time teachers- inclusion and pull-out)
COMPUTER technology instruction for all students (Digital Projectors, High Speed Internet, MOBI`s, and Classroom Response Systems Available)
MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, and ART programs for all grade levels
PRAISE BAND and CHOIR available for students in grades 6-8
Daily SCHOOL LUNCH
SPORTSprograms (8th Grade Girls and Boys Basketball each have earned 2nd and 4th Place Finishes at the National Tournament over the Past Five Years.)
ACADEMIC TEAMS (Spell Bowl, Math Bowl, Geography Bee, Lego Robotics)
TRANSPORTATIONavailable through BCSC
Intentionally Teaching about JESUS every day

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

St. Peter's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,793 for private students.

What schools are St. Peter's Lutheran School often compared to?

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

What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter's Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. Peter's Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does St. Peter's Lutheran School offer?

St. Peter's Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.

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

St. Peter's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Peter's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Indiana is $7,408 for elementary schools and $10,359 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).