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

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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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peter's Lutheran School
Pre-K	36
Kind	21
1	23
2	22
3	18
4	15
5	22
6	22
7	17
8	7

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Year Founded

1865

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

School Motto

To make disciples of all people…

Student Body

Total Students

203 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,000

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Tuition Notes

St. Peter\'s Participates in Wisconsin School Choice

Admissions Director

Roger W. Tessendorf

Admissions Associate

Cindy Nellessen

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

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.

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.

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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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,956 for elementary schools and $9,991 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).