We are a caring Christian community, having spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Adams, Allen, and Wells Counties, Indiana since the 1830s.
Our combined Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School, founded in 1969, serves the families of our three congregations and the community at-large.
We daily celebrate God's gifts and grace to us, given in Baptism and strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School often compared to?
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School, St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School's ranking?
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is Bishop Luers High School (10.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John-emmanuel Lutheran School (4.2 miles away)
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12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
6.4 miles
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Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
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Miles
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333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
10 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
725 Broadway Street
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
10.5 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students
Peace Montessori
Montessori School
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Crossroad Academy
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
1825 Beacon St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
12.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,077 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
6.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Sports: 1
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
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Location
Miles
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12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
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Yoder, IN 46798
(260) 622-7151
Yoder, IN 46798
(260) 622-7151
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Roanoke Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
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423 W Vine St
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 672-2806
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 672-2806
9225.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Coesse School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 S 500 E
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
9225.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
9228.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
9228.4 miles
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Lafayette Meadow School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
9228.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Wyneken is a great school! I have 2 children that have been attending since kindergarten. High quality education with a Christian atmosphere and learning base. The staff is kind and attentive to my children's needs. I highly recommend it!
5 2/14/2013
I think that is the vey best school for education, religion, teachers, principle, ministery and the rest of the staff. My 3 grandsons go there and i thik you are awesome and rewarding.
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