Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Trinity Lutheran School
About the School
- Trinity Lutheran School in Athens, WI offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 76 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 5 teachers.
- Founded in 1905, Trinity Lutheran School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program.
- Annual tuition at Trinity Lutheran School is $1,725, ranking it among the more affordable private schools in Wisconsin.
- The school serves families seeking a rural PK–8 private school option with a religious orientation in the Athens area.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Enrollment highest in Pre-K with 13 students, while Grade 7 has the fewest at 3.
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
School Mascot
Crusaders
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Trinity Lutheran School vs. Faith Christian Academy
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is Faith Christian Academy (15.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (9.7 miles away)
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Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
309 Mueller St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7541
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Montessori School
1500 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 298-3832
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Catholic
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students
Catholic
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 845-8274
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2107 Tower Rd
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 359-3400
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Catholic
309 Mueller St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7541
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 W Main St
Merrill, WI 54452
(171) 553-6750
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Catholic
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
Montessori School
1500 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 298-3832
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Christian
225 S 28th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-0797
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Maple Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Top 50%10
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
2.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
505 W 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
10 miles
Gr: K-2 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
10 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
10.9 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
11 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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