Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted beginning every October 1 for the following academic school year. There is no application deadline. After classes for the coming school year are finalized in March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be considered if space allows.
Dear Prospective Families,
Thank you for your interest in St. John’s Lutheran School! SJL has been successfully educating the children of the Napa Valley for over 85 years, providing a foundation that is truly a life-long gift!
Our admissions process is designed to educate prospective families about the unique advantages of an SJL experience and to assist you in making the best decision for your child’s education.
I invite you to come experience our campus. SJL is a welcoming, engaging, and energizing environment, and is known for its sense of community. I look forward to meeting you and sharing our school with you.
Go Eagles!
Kristin Goller, Admissions Counselor
Tuition & Fees
Our tuition schedule containing costs and fees can be downloaded as a PDF by clicking the download button here >>
Preschool & Kindergarten
Paperwork
Please return the following to the school office for each student:
- Preschool Application or Kindergarten Application
- Copy of birth certificate
- $50 application fee (payable by cash or check; nonrefundable)
Gesell Screening
In February 2025, a Gesell screening appointment will be scheduled for current SJL preschoolers who are age-eligible. There is a $50 screening fee.
Waiting List
Based on the number of spaces available in the class, children on the Kindergarten waiting list will be screened late February or early March.

Grades 1-8
Paperwork
Return the following to the school office for each student:
- Grades 1-8 Application
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Copy of birth certificate
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Copy of latest report card
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Copy of latest standardized testing results
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$50 application fee (payable by cash or check; nonrefundable)
Classroom Shadow
We think one of the best ways for a prospective student to learn what it is like to be a student at SJL is to visit.
Entrance Screening
During the shadow visit, our teachers will perform an academic assessment. There is $25 fee.
