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#203 of 381 private schools in WA

St Paul's Lutheran School

Elementary School

312 PALOUSE ST, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#203 of 381

In Wenatchee

#3 of 4

public schools

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About St Paul's Lutheran School

St Paul's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Wenatchee, WA. St Paul's Lutheran School serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares0.5 pts below WA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 82 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Paul's Lutheran School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Wenatchee, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

This School

15.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

329

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 9.8% vs 0%

Asian 3.7% vs 0%

Black 2.4% vs 0%

St Paul's Lutheran School Wenatchee Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul's Lutheran School (this school)	—	82	10.8:1	6.3
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center	0.2 mi	12	12:1	—
Columbia Elementary School	0.5 mi	339	13.6:1	6.3
Orchard Middle School	0.5 mi	405	14:1	5.6
Pinnacles Prep Charter School	0.6 mi	221	17:1	7.3
Pioneer Middle School	0.8 mi	519	14:1	6.3
Special Education School	0.9 mi	159	—:1	6.5
Washington Elementary School	0.9 mi	480	16.6:1	7.3
Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch	1.2 mi	411	15.8:1	5.2
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	1.2 mi	455	14.2:1	7.1
Valley Online Academy	1.3 mi	35	—:1	1.5
Foothills Middle School	1.6 mi	572	16.3:1	6.6
John Newbery Elementary	1.6 mi	417	14.4:1	7.3
Mission View Elementary School	1.9 mi	428	14.3:1	7.8
Valley Academy of Learning K-8	2.1 mi	174	19.3:1	3.8
Sunnyslope Elementary School	3.7 mi	306	17:1	8.6

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 WA.

Classroom Attention

B 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.3 / 10

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Enrollment 82

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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 WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 73.2%

Hispanic 9.8%

Two or More 9.8%

Asian 3.7%

Black 2.4%

Native American 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

312 PALOUSE ST, Wenatchee, WA 98801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul's Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cascade Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby East Wenatchee), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lee Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby East Wenatchee), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wenatchee, see our Wenatchee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center Wenatchee	0.2 mi	12	—
Skill Source Wenatchee	0.2 mi	6	—
Open Doors Re-Engagement Wenatchee	0.2 mi	81	6.6
Columbia Elementary School Wenatchee	0.5 mi	339	6.3
Orchard Middle School Wenatchee	0.5 mi	405	5.6
Pinnacles Prep Charter School Wenatchee	0.6 mi	221	7.3
Pioneer Middle School Wenatchee	0.8 mi	519	6.3
Wenatchee High School Wenatchee	1.1 mi	2,027	3.1
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Wenatchee	1.2 mi	455	7.1
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL-WENATCHEE Wenatchee	1.0 mi	111	7.0
THE RIVER ACADEMY Wenatchee	1.4 mi	271	4.9
Special Education School Wenatchee	0.9 mi	159	6.5
Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch Wenatchee	1.2 mi	411	5.2
Washington Elementary School Wenatchee	0.9 mi	480	7.3
CHILDRENS GATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wenatchee	1.1 mi	4	—
Lee Elementary East Wenatchee	1.2 mi	526	7.7
Westside High School Wenatchee	1.3 mi	258	4.6
Valley Online Academy Wenatchee	1.3 mi	35	1.5
Foothills Middle School Wenatchee	1.6 mi	572	6.6
Cascade Elementary East Wenatchee	1.7 mi	598	8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,768

Median Home Value

$429,700

Median Rent

$1,200/mo

Population

44,422

College Educated

30.5%

Homeownership

57.3%

Avg Commute

17.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

37.3

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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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul's Lutheran School?

St Paul's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School is 10.8:1. 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 WA?

St Paul's Lutheran School ranks #203 of 381 private schools in WA.

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

St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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: 89 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 54 Good Transit
Bike Score: 65 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 82
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Chelan County
Phone: (509) 662-4757

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