W Koshkonong Lutheran School

2632 Church Street Cottage Grove, WI 53527
westernkoshkonong.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked WI School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

W Koshkonong Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1844
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Western Koshkonong Lutheran Preschool Program provides a unique balance of learning and nurturing in a Christian Environment.
  • Western Koshkonong Lutheran exists to proclaim the gospel of Christ through the pure word and sacrament, witnessing to the lost and nurturing fellow believers so that they may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.
  • This we do through worship, education, service and fellowship.
  • School Motto: Liturgical. Confessional. Lutheran.
  • Western Koshkonong Lutheran Preschool Program provides a unique balance of learning and nurturing in a Christian Environment.
  • Western Koshkonong Lutheran exists to proclaim the gospel of Christ through the pure word and sacrament, witnessing to the lost and nurturing fellow believers so that they may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.
  • This we do through worship, education, service and fellowship.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Rev. JW.C. Dietrichson, established Norwegian-American Lutheranism in Wisconsin -
    • Rev. A. C. Preus, first president of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are W Koshkonong Lutheran School often compared to?
W Koshkonong Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Abundant Life Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from W Koshkonong Lutheran School?
W Koshkonong Lutheran School famous alumni include: Rev. JW.C. Dietrichson, established Norwegian-American Lutheranism in Wisconsin and Rev. A. C. Preus, first president of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
What is W Koshkonong Lutheran School's ranking?
W Koshkonong Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for W Koshkonong Lutheran School?
The application deadline for W Koshkonong Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Dane County, WI is $7,945 for elementary schools and $11,049 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dane County, WI is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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