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Columbia Lutheran School (Closed 2024)

2323 E 12th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
Columbia's mission: To provide a quality classical Christian education for the families of the Mid-Columbia area, preparing students for their current and future God-given roles and supporting parents in their vocation to educate and nurture their children.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2014

Student Body

Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Comfortable slacks/khakis and polos in school colors; ties/skirts on Wednesdays

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Apr. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance program available. No mandatory fundraising.

School Notes

  • Columbia is a classical, Christian elementary/middle school owned and operated by Bethany Lutheran Church.
  • It is open to families of all faiths.
  • Students are expected to follow the requirements in the student handbook including the dress code (uniforms) and all academic subjects in our curriculum.
  • "Classical" for us means we teach the traditional liberal arts.
    • Our curriculum teaches traditional elementary/middle-school subjects as they contribute to the classical Trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
    • Our Trivium-based instruction includes Latin, composition, and formal logic.
    • We also include elements of the Quadrivium in the form of hands-on science, mathematics, history, and music.
    • The Christian worldview held by confessional Lutherans determines our overall focus. Our emphasis is on God's redemption of sinful mankind through His only-begotten Son, providing certainty of forgiveness and everlasting life to everyone who hears this message. We teach it in brief daily chapel devotions, in our daily school operation, and a thorough introduction to the Bible.
    • We use small (max. 15) classrooms containing multiple grades of students, affording flexibility to provide learning opportunities for every student.
  • We teach everything in light of the traditional Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles' Creed and the Small Catechism of Dr. Martin Luther.
  • All students participate in all aspects of our program to the extent that their gifts allow.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Lutheran School cost?
Columbia Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students and $375 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Columbia Lutheran School is Apr. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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