Very Good
#149 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 21% of private schools
St John Lutheran School
Elementary School · Defiance, OH
A private elementary school in Defiance, OH serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
655 WAYNE AVE, Defiance, OH 43512
- Math 12% vs OH 34% (2019)
- Reading 23% vs OH 46% (2019)
- 6.7:1 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 OH.
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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 OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,397/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,082
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43512; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 78 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St John Lutheran School is listed in Defiance, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Lutheran School
St John Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Defiance, OH, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Lutheran School is 6.7:1. 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 OH?
St John Lutheran School ranks #149 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is St John Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 12% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
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
- 59
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Defiance County
- Phone
- (419) 782-1751
- Area population (ZIP 43512)
- 27,894
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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