Very Good

#130 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 27% of private schools

St Paul's Lutheran School

Elementary School

1125 BARR ST, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

168

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

168

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#130 of 478

In Fort Wayne

#8 of 27

public schools

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About St Paul's Lutheran School

St Paul's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. St Paul's Lutheran School serves approximately 168 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares1.0 pts above IN schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 168 students, St Paul's Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Paul's Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Paul's Lutheran School compares to 67 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Wayne, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

This School

13.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

168

This School

485

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 45.8% vs 0%

Black 35.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.7% vs 0%

St Paul's Lutheran School Fort Wayne Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul's Lutheran School (this school)	—	168	12.4:1	7.6
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy	0.2 mi	202	10.1:1	5.7
Smith Academy for Excellence	0.7 mi	76	10.9:1	7.7
Bunche Elementary School	0.9 mi	233	15.5:1	6.8
Washington Elementary School	0.9 mi	210	10:1	4.9
Bloomingdale Elementary School	1.0 mi	328	10.9:1	6.1
Fairfield Elementary School	1.3 mi	480	13.7:1	4.9
Whitney M Young Early Childhood	1.3 mi	215	14.3:1	7.1
Memorial Park Middle School	1.3 mi	611	14.9:1	6.7
Weisser Park Elementary School	1.4 mi	600	14.6:1	6.7
South Wayne Elementary School	1.4 mi	353	11:1	4.7
Forest Park Elementary School	1.4 mi	587	13.7:1	5.9
Lakeside Middle School	1.5 mi	500	13.2:1	4.4
Study Elementary School	1.9 mi	256	10.7:1	3.0
Adams Elementary School	1.9 mi	293	12.2:1	3.9
John S Irwin Elementary School	1.9 mi	289	14.4:1	6.8
Allen Co Juvenile Center	2.0 mi	24	0.7:1	—
Franke Park Elementary School	2.1 mi	406	14:1	5.3
Harrison Hill Elementary School	2.2 mi	642	12.8:1	5.8
Merle J Abbett Elementary School	2.2 mi	450	6.5:1	3.1
Francis M Price Elementary School	2.3 mi	496	14.2:1	6.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,206

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 168

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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 45.8%

Black 35.1%

Two or More 11.3%

Hispanic 7.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1125 BARR ST, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Whitney M Young Early Childhood (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Bunche Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fort Wayne, see our Fort Wayne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy Fort Wayne	0.2 mi	202	5.7
Smith Academy for Excellence Fort Wayne	0.7 mi	76	7.7
Bunche Elementary School Fort Wayne	0.9 mi	233	6.8
Bloomingdale Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.0 mi	328	6.1
EMMANUEL-ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Fort Wayne	0.9 mi	336	5.9
Washington Elementary School Fort Wayne	0.9 mi	210	4.9
Fairfield Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.3 mi	480	4.9
Whitney M Young Early Childhood Fort Wayne	1.3 mi	215	7.1
North Side High School Fort Wayne	1.5 mi	1,460	5.6
EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Fort Wayne	1.3 mi	158	5.6
Weisser Park Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.4 mi	600	6.7
South Wayne Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.4 mi	353	4.7
Forest Park Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.4 mi	587	5.9
South Side High School Fort Wayne	1.6 mi	1,459	5.8
Memorial Park Middle School Fort Wayne	1.3 mi	611	6.7
Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne	1.5 mi	500	4.4
ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Wayne	1.8 mi	361	7.5
Allen Co Juvenile Center Fort Wayne	2.0 mi	24	—
John S Irwin Elementary School Fort Wayne	1.9 mi	289	6.8
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Wayne	1.7 mi	170	6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46802 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,903

Median Home Value

$131,600

Median Rent

$880/mo

Population

10,360

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

34.8%

Avg Commute

18.6 min

Poverty Rate

27.7%

Median Age

34.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul's Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul's Lutheran School serve?

St Paul's Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul's Lutheran School?

St Paul's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul's Lutheran School rank in IN?

St Paul's Lutheran School ranks #130 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Paul's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul's Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul's 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 Paul's Lutheran School a religious school?

St Paul's Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 80 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 58 Good Transit
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 168
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Allen County
Phone: (260) 424-0049

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