St. John’s...it just makes sense

Located in Norwood Young America, MN

Why St. John's?

It just makes sense! St. John’s offers a safe and nurturing environment, for preschool (3 years old) through 8th grade, where your child can reach their full potential. We know that navigating your child’s educational journey can be difficult. Let us be your trusted guide to help your child make sense of life in Jesus.

What's different about St. John's?

At St. John’s students are encouraged to excel academically. This is accomplished by a comprehensive curriculum but also fun and exciting hands-on learning and field trips. Through this, they will grow to become confident leaders who are well prepared to meet the challenges of the culture around them.

Pizza making
Boys basket ball

What will my child miss?

When it comes to academics, NOTHING! We offer math, history, science/STEM, English, JUST like other schools except with a more individualized learning opportunities.

When it comes to extra curriculars, we have those also! In athletics, we compete in a local conference in volleyball, basketball, flag football, and cross country. If you child isn’t as interested in sports, we have knowledge bowl, breakout-edus (escape rooms), chess club, cribbage club, drama, AND MORE.

Don't take our word for it

2023 - 2024 School year theme

"FORWARD WITH JESUS."

We are forward-facing people.  God put our eyes in the front of our heads for a reason!  While it’s OK to learn from the past, it’s counterproductive to keep looking back.  Paul says in Philippians 3:13-14, “Forgetting what is behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal… in Christ Jesus.”  Throughout the upcoming year we’ll be encouraging our students, parents, and staff to look at different ways we can move forward with Jesus!

5 Questions to ask before enrolling in school this year

Content matters! This doesn’t just apply to math, science, and reading, but what about your child’s identity? What about how they treat other people? What we teach through our curriculum at St. John’s is important as we faithfully follow traditional values.

We all want our kids to be the best they can be, but a big part of that is their schooling. Hear from some of St. John’s alums and all they’ve accomplished. They are doing great things, but their stories started at St. John’s.

Our kids are influenced by a lot of people besides just their parents. Their staff, coaches, and peers play an integral role in their development. Take a moment to meet our staff and their commitment to your child’s education.

Everyone needs help. At St. John’s, we strive to partner with you and your child and provide for them the type of help necessary they need. This can range from special education services, to transportation, to tutoring.

Our world is changing, and our kids could receive the brunt of it and what they are being taught. St. John’s is a Christian school that believes in traditional family values. Our curriculum will not need to be harmed by outside influences.

Our Mission

Learn

excel academically through a creative, collaborative, and Christ-centered atmosphere

Love

experience the love of Jesus surrounded by a supportive family

Lead

become confident leaders who model the servant-leadership of Christ

Live

be prepared to live “stand out” lives of integrity and Christian witness

Non-Discrimination Policy

St. John’s Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.