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#398 of 571 private schools in WI
St John's Lutheran School
Elementary School · Baraboo, WI
A private elementary school in Baraboo, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
515 5TH ST, Baraboo, WI 53913
- Math 63% vs WI 42% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs WI 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where St John's 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 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,856
Median home value
$214,500
Median rent
$951/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53913; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Baraboo Early Learning CooperativeEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 0.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Belc--renewal Head StartEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 17 | 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's Lutheran School is listed in Baraboo, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John's Lutheran School
St John's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Baraboo, WI, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John's Lutheran School
What grades does St John's Lutheran School serve?
St John's Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John's Lutheran School?
St John's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John's Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John's Lutheran School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John's Lutheran School rank in WI?
St John's Lutheran School ranks #398 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St John's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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's Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St John's Lutheran School has 63% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is St John's Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St John's Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran 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's Lutheran School a religious school?
St John's Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sauk County
- Phone
- (608) 355-3860
- Area population (ZIP 53913)
- 21,342
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53913; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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