St. John School exists to "Connect people in the heat of Jesus." Students are equipped academically, socially, physically, mentally, but most importantly spiritually for the world around them.
The school day begins with an all-school prayer. Classes engage in daily prayer, religion lessons, scripture memory recitations, and devotions. Chapel services are held once a week.
St. John's congregation subsidizes nearly 70% of the cost to educate regardless of the students' church affiliation.
Students have the opportunity to engage in the athletic arena in the areas of football, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, basketball, and track & field. In 2022, our girls basketball won the class A Lutheran State Tournament and won a bid to the National Tournament in Indiana.
On-site childcare is available from 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m. via the St. John Early Learning Center.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NE School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,600
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- - 06/17/2020News Channel Nebraska Coverage of St. John's 2020 Expansion Project:
"We`re seeing the growth, and it`s been sustained," said St. John Lutheran Elementary School Principal Nicholas Onnen. "It`s not just a ...moreone-year thing, it`s been something that`s been ongoing for the last 8 years or so, and so we`ve had to accommodate." hide - - 06/15/2020BATTLE CREEK - Just three years after completing its last remodel, St. John`s Lutheran School is back at it again to accommodate its ever-growing student enrollment. The Battle Creek school ...morehad to convert a computer lab and the principal`s office into a classroom this year because it ran out of room. hide
- - 02/24/2018Kindergarten teacher, Cherie Werner, reluctantly accepts Concordia University Master Teacher Award.
Top Rankings
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Yes
Year Founded
1886
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
![St. John Lutheran School Student By Grade St. John Lutheran School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/16000/16461/st-john-lutheran-school-chart-1w31s66rbrjvd.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The congregation subsidizes over 50% of the costs for ALL students.
% on Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
schoolsecretary@stjohnbc.net
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Lutheran School cost?
St. John Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 94%.
What sports does St. John Lutheran School offer?
St. John Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. John Lutheran School's ranking?
St. John Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. John Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
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