About Us
Since 1978, Saint John Lutheran School has provided the Bayview and Oceanview communities of Norfolk with an educational ministry whose main goal is to provide young children with a quality Christian education. We operate as a non-profit ministry of Saint John Lutheran Church. The school is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Our philosophy is to guide children’s learning and development by building on the natural excitement children have for the world around them. Each program is planned for the development of concepts and skills through a curriculum in which the child is actively involved in his or her own learning. Our teachers provide a nurturing, active, and Christian environment for each and every SJLS student to reach their full potential. Play is the work of children!
Please come and visit! All new or prospective students are welcome to a *free day! Please call ahead to reserve a space. Parents are, of course, welcome any time!
*Free day is from 8:30-12:30 pm only.
SJLS operates as a non-profit ministration of Saint John Lutheran Church. The school is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. We are a non-accredited school and hold a Religious Exemption from state licensing. This means that SJLS must meet all applicable state criteria, such as student to staff ratios, health certification of staff and student body, as well as other safety standards.
We are inspected by an Advisory Board made up of parent, church, community representatives, the school Director, and the Headmaster (Pastor of the Church).