St. Wendelin School

St. Wendelin's School will provide excellent learning experiences, and growth in knowing and loving God, ourselves, and others.
We seek to improve each person's strengths and talents in a Catholic community.
It is our goal to follow the teachings of Jesus by loving and respecting each person in everything we do and say.
We believe that parents are the first educators of their children, and that our school should be an extension of the Christian home.
Believing this, we, at St. Wendelin School will assist parents in teaching Christian values, Catholic doctrine, and concerns for peace and justice.
Our school aims to develop academic excellence by providing a variety of learning experiences, promoting self discipline, recognizing the individual needs of students, and helping them build a positive self-image.
We believe that it is necessary that parents, the Church, students and teachers work together as a Faith Community.
In doing this we will have prepared our students to live as active Christians in a changing world.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Wendelin School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: We strive to be a shining light for all who meet us.
  • St. Wendelin's School will provide excellent learning experiences, and growth in knowing and loving God, ourselves, and others. We seek to improve each person's strengths and talents in a Catholic community. It is our goal to follow the teachings of Jesus by loving and respecting each person in everything we do and say. We believe that parents are the first educators of their children, and that our school should be an extension of the Christian home. Believing this, we, at St. Wendelin School will assist parents in teaching Christian values, Catholic doctrine, and concerns for peace and justice. Our school aims to develop academic excellence by providing a variety of learning experiences, promoting self discipline, recognizing the individual needs of students, and helping them build a positive self-image. We believe that it is necessary that parents, the Church, students and teachers work together as a Faith Community. In doing this we will have prepared our students to live as active Christians in a changing world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 81 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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