St. Johns Lutheran School in Seymour, IN, serves 113 co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a rural setting.
Founded in 1840, the school has a campus size of 50 acres and a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1 across seven teachers.
The average class size is 15, and the school follows a casual dress code policy.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the school represents 1% udents of color.
Johns Lutheran ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for school hiory based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1840
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Educate each child in a Christ-centered environment .
- School Mascot: Raiders
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Johns Lutheran School offer?
St. Johns Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Volleyball.
What is St. Johns Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Johns Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Johns Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Seymour, IN 47274
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Seymour, IN 47274
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Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
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Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
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Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
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Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
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Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
2.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
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Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
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Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus Christian School
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(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
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Apostolic Christian Academy
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710 E County Road 160 N
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(812) 346-5980
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Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
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(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
9054.9 miles
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(812) 966-2201
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