St. Johns Lutheran School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Johns Lutheran School

181 W Main Street
Peru, IN 46970

Tel: (765) 473-6659

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Saint John's is blessed with an excellent elementary school providing a Christ centered education for children in Preschool and Kindergarten.

We are open to all denominations that wish to give thier child an excellent education while learning about Jesus and what he has done for us.

St. John's Lutheran School, in partnership with our congregation and the parents of our students, exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with one another in word and actions, in a Christ centered environment; enable each child to grow in spiritual and academic excellence recognizing the unique gifts and abilities given to each individual, and equip each child for life long service to our Lord.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1861

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

35:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Saint John's is blessed with an excellent elementary school providing a Christ centered education for children in Preschool and Kindergarten. We are open to all denominations that wish to give thier child an excellent education while learning about Jesus and what he has done for us. St. John's Lutheran School, in partnership with our congregation and the parents of our students, exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with one another in word and actions, in a Christ centered environment; enable each child to grow in spiritual and academic excellence recognizing the unique gifts and abilities given to each individual, and equip each child for life long service to our Lord.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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