Very Good
#181 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 38% of private schools
St John Lutheran School
Elementary School · Kendallville, IN
A private elementary school in Kendallville, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
301 S OAK ST, Kendallville, IN 46755
- Math 50% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St John Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kendallville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,034
Median home value
$160,300
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| South Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Northeast in Spec Ed CoopEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St John Lutheran School is listed in Kendallville, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Lutheran School
St John Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Kendallville, IN, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Lutheran School
What grades does St John Lutheran School serve?
St John Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John Lutheran School?
St John Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Lutheran School rank in IN?
St John Lutheran School ranks #181 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St John Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St John Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Lutheran School has 50% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St John Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St John Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St John Lutheran School a religious school?
St John Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Noble County
- Phone
- (260) 347-2444
- Area population (ZIP 46755)
- 15,528
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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