FAQs

  • Yes, we’re here—and have been for nearly 150 years! We are part of a larger body of more than 750 Lutheran elementary schools operating throughout the U.S.

  • 245 South Line St., Wykoff, MN 55990

    Located in Fillmore County, St. Johns in Wykoff is about:

    • 7 miles from Spring Valley

    • 12 miles from Preston

    • 14 miles from Chatfield

    • 30 miles from Rochester

  • St. Johns Lutheran School currently offers Kindergarten through eighth grades.

  • No. The goal of our school is to provide a strong academic program with Jesus Christ at the center of all our teachings. We welcome any student who is interested in receiving a Christ-centered, high-quality education. St. Johns Lutheran School admits students of any faith, race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sex.

  • Our regular school day is from 8:05 am – 2:50 pm. Doors open ten minutes prior to the beginning of class.

  • Yes, students needing to arrive earlier or stay later enroll in our Eagle Care program. Before school care is from 7:00 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. Breakfast is served to those that attend. After school care is from 2:50 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. There is a 10-minute grace period (2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) for parents to pick up their children. Students not picked up by 3:00 p.m. will be signed into Eagle Care. Eagle Care is a drop-in program. Parents are charged only for the time the program is used.

  • We fall within the Kingsland Public Schools district and, as such, utilize their transportation network.

  • No, students must bring a lunch from home. There are microwaves available for students to heat up their food. The school does provide two cartons of milk per student each day. Most students have one at our morning snack time and one at lunch. Additionally, our PTL organizes special meals once per quarter and for special events.

  • All students and their families are considered members of the St. Johns family. We promote a culture where students encourage, support and lift each other up. Because of our small size, students receive personal attention, and are encouraged to use their God-given gifts to the best of their ability.

  • Our active network of students, parents and teachers are committed to enriching education.

    Some of our enrichment activities include:

    • Sports: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track

    • Music: School Choir, Bell Choir, Private Instrument Lessons Offered On-Site

    • Drama Opportunities: Christmas Programs, School Plays, Veterans Day Programs

    • Field Trips: Pinters, Welch Village Ski Trip, International Owl Center, Physics Force Show

    • National Lutheran Schools Week Celebrations

    • Church & Community Events: Wykoff Fall Fest, Spring Valley Ag Days, Winter Carnival, Egg Hunt, Family Fun Nights, VBS (Vacation Bible School)

  • Change often requires a period of learning and adapting, but our students move on to other learning environments successfully—whether in academics, athletics, or social life. They effectively jump into high school sports, pursue college-track coursework and make many friends along the way.

  • Foundation is critical to an enduring structure. In Matthew chapter 7, Jesus himself says: “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” Christian elementary education not only sets children upon a winning academic path where they become competent in fundamentals, but it also teaches them the knowledge of the Triune God, which is to offer them grace, sealing them with forgiveness and salvation.

  • 2025-2026 K-8 Tuition Church Members and Non-Church Members Annual Rates

    • 1st Child $3,000

    • 2nd Child $2,700

    • 3rd Child $2,400

    K-8 Technology Annual Fee

    • 1 Child - $150

    • 2 Children - $125

    • Each Additional Child - $100

    Athletic Fees

    • $45/Season per each student

  • Information and tuition assistance applications can be requested from the school office. All information is kept confidential. Tuition assistance is granted based on need and available funds.

  • Yes, we invite homeschool students to join our athletics programs—Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Softball.

  • We invite prospective students and parents to schedule a personal appointment to meet with the principal and tour the school. Please contact us!

    School Office: (507) 352-4671

    Email: school@stjohns-wykoff.com

  • We also extend you the invitation to come and worship with us! We’d love to have you! Join us for services on Sundays at 9:00 am.

    September through May, we invite you to join our education hour with children and adult classes beginning at 10:30 am.

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We invite you to come and worship with us. We’d love to have you!

Join us for services on Sundays at 9:00 am.

September through May, we invite you to join our education hour with children and adult classes beginning at 10:30 am.