Academics
Known & Valued
Strong academics begin with teachers who truly know their students. With a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio, our teachers have the opportunity to understand each child’s strengths, needs, and gifts—seeing every student as a uniquely created masterpiece of God (Ephesians 2:10).
Our classrooms are active places of learning. Through hands-on experiences, meaningful discussion, interactive lessons, and opportunities to explore, we encourage students to ask questions, think deeply, solve problems, and develop inquisitive minds. Learning extends beyond the classroom through our outdoor classroom, two playgrounds, and expansive outdoor spaces that give children room to discover, create, run, and play.
Learning by Doing
Exceptional Educators
Our experienced faculty brings both expertise and dedication to the classroom. Six of our eleven classroom teachers hold master’s degrees, and our staff includes recipients of Concordia University’s Master Teacher Award and the Nebraska District
LCMS Middle School Teacher of the Year award. In addition, eight of our eleven teachers hold a Lutheran Teacher Diploma, an additional credential requiring extensive coursework in Scripture, Biblical interpretation, Christian doctrine, and the integration of faith into curriculum and instruction.
Christ-Centered Learning
Most importantly, academics at St. John are grounded in Christ. Students are taught to understand the world around them while viewing it through the lens of Scripture. We want children to be rooted in their faith, equipped to explain and defend what they believe, and prepared to understand how their faith shapes the decisions they make and the way they live each day (Proverbs 22:6).