Welcome to SJL
St. John Lutheran Church established its Christian school in the fall of 1864 to provide the children of the congregation and other children of the community with a Christ-centered education.
The school has grown from one teacher in one classroom to one classroom per grade, including a preschool and year-round child care program. The members of St. John financially and prayerfully support the school as a ministry to Christian families and as a mission outreach to the community.
St. John Lutheran School, locally known as SJL, is state-recognized and also carries voluntary accreditation through the National Lutheran School Accreditation Commission – a rigorous process that requires verification of ongoing improvement.

Laying the Foundation for Success
Respected Educational Program
Our comprehensive educational program will challenge your child to learn and grow in the areas of academics, athletics, arts, and spiritual formation.
Faith & Family Atmosphere
We treat your child as our own and partner with you to develop the life skills, character and spiritual values they need to be positive, productive members of society.
Safe & Nurturing Environment
At SJL, your child will feel at home, knowing that they are loved and accepted just as they are, regardless of their faith or background.
150 Years of Experience
16:1 Student / Teacher Ratio
NLSA Accredited School
Our Promise
We promise to treat each student entrusted to our care as a valued and unique child of God and to provide programs and a culture that nurtures and develops the whole child. For over 150 years, we’ve been developing purpose-driven leaders who are recognized not just by their academic excellence in the classroom, but by their values and character in every area of life.