Lincoln Heights Lutheran School in Des Moines, IA, serves 14 students in grades 1 through 8 within a central city community setting.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the school offers a co–educational program with a religious orientation.
Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is among small–enrollment private schools in Des Moines, distinct from nearby PK–8 schools with larger student bodies.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lincoln Heights Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is Joshua Christian Academy (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Des Moines Adventist School (0.9 miles away)
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Des Moines Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustin Catholic School
(Catholic)
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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