St. Matthews Lutheran School in Oconomowoc, WI, serves 230 co–ed udents from preschool through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1922, the school operates under the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
Tuition at this Wisconsin PK–8 private school is $9,000 per year, with a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 and a total of 11 teachers on staff.
The udent body includes approximately 7.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
Located near other private schools in Oconomowoc,. Matthews Lutheran School offers 5 Advanced Placement courses for its middle grade udents.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1922
Student Body
Total Students
230 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Compelled by the love of Christ
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Matthews Lutheran School cost?
St. Matthews Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthews Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Matthews Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Matthews Lutheran School is University Lake School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Matthew Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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St. Matthew Lutheran School ![St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Other Lutheran)
N50 W35181 Wisconsin Ave.
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
2.1 miles
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210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Parish School
(Catholic)
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Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
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St. Joan Of Arc Parish School
(Catholic)
120 Nashotah Road
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(262) 263-8011
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(262) 263-8011
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
401 Campus Drive
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(262) 367-8600
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-8600
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(262) 646-7199
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199
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Genesee Lake School
Special Education School
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(262) 569-5510
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-5510
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(262) 628-9838
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(262) 628-9838
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St. Matthew Lutheran School ![St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School ![Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School Photo]( "Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
N50 W35181 Wisconsin Ave.
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Parish School
(Catholic)
1001 S Silver Lake St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
St. Joan Of Arc Parish School
(Catholic)
120 Nashotah Road
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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St. Matthew Lutheran School ![St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Matthew Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1650 Brown Street
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 912-6367
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School ![Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School Photo]( "Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
N50 W35181 Wisconsin Ave.
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
Okauchee, WI 53069
(262) 567-2737
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
210 E Pleasant St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-5001
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Parish School
(Catholic)
1001 S Silver Lake St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-3030
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
St. Joan Of Arc Parish School
(Catholic)
120 Nashotah Road
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
Nashotah, WI 53058
(262) 646-5821
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
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5/
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(920) 563-7822
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(920) 563-7822
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Rank:
9/
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(920) 563-7818
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(920) 563-7818
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Rank:
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(920) 568-4465
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(920) 568-4465
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