MISSION STATEMENTSt. Peter`s Lutheran School exists to provide a nurturing, Christian educational environment which assists families in their God-given responsibility of preparing children for an earthly life of Christian witness and eternity with their Lord and Savior.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Peter's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
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Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1865
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
St. Peter\'s Participates in Wisconsin School Choice
Admissions Director
Roger W. Tessendorf
Admissions Associate
Cindy Nellessen
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: To make disciples of all people…
- MISSION STATEMENTSt. Peter`s Lutheran School exists to provide a nurturing, Christian educational environment which assists families in their God-given responsibility of preparing children for an earthly life of Christian witness and eternity with their Lord and Savior.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Peter's Lutheran School cost?
St. Peter's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
What sports does St. Peter's Lutheran School offer?
St. Peter's Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field 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 Wisconsin for: 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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(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
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Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5844
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(608) 647-6742
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6742
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(608) 565-2341
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2341
33.7 miles
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5606 River Road
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-6000
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Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
S3655 Duncan Ln
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
44.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Wings To Soar Online Academy
Special Education School
1109 Mendota St
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 620-3525
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 620-3525
45.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran School
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(608) 464-3212
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3212
13.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
515 5th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1290 Nachreiner Ave
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2963
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2963
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(608) 847-5844
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(608) 847-5844
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(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
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Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
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(608) 546-2963
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2963
18 miles
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325 Mansion St
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(608) 847-5844
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5844
18.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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155 W 5th St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2422
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-2422
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545 N Oak St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
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Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
S3097 County Road G
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-8200
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-8200
8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Walnut Grove Amish School
(Amish)
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Hillpoint, WI 53937
9.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 18 students
Rustic Ridge Amish School
(Amish)
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Hillpoint, WI 53937
12.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran School
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101 Church Street
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3212
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3212
13.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
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E12654 County Rd T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
Richland Christian Academy
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2055 Allison Park Dr
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6771
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6771
20.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
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(608) 647-6742
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-6742
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Adams, WI 53910
(608) 963-0955
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 963-0955
28.2 miles
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Guardian Christian Academy
(Christian)
N3522 Us Highway 51
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-2955
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Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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545 N Oak St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
S3097 County Road G
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-8200
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-8200
8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Walnut Grove Amish School
(Amish)
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Hillpoint, WI 53937
9.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 18 students
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(Amish)
E 3790 W Hillpoint Rd
Hillpoint, WI 53937
Hillpoint, WI 53937
12.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
101 Church Street
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3212
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3212
13.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
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545 N Oak St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-3611
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
728 Church St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-3241
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-3241
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
St. Joseph Parish School
(Catholic)
310 2nd St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-3083
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 356-3083
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
515 5th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3860
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
E12654 County Rd T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 448-2191
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Webb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
707 N Webb Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Reedsburg Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 46%
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E2511 County Road S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
Cazenovia, WI 53924
(608) 983-2380
10 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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