Lutheran Central School is an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation program and the State of Indiana.
We have high academic standards and our students do well on the state tests.
We offer after school help sessions for any student desiring help.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lutheran Central School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Run the Race with Jesus.
- Lutheran Central School is an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation program and the State of Indiana. We have high academic standards and our students do well on the state tests. We offer after school help sessions for any student desiring help.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lutheran Central School cost?
Lutheran Central School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
What sports does Lutheran Central School offer?
Lutheran Central School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran Central School?
The application deadline for Lutheran Central School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lutheran Central School is Liberty Christian Academy (8.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (9.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Football Team]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Football Team")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Immanuel-lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
9.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
11.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
11.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy Inc
(Christian)
1525 N Gardner St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
23.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3
Immanuel-lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
9.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
11.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Football Team]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Football Team")
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Grace Christian Academy Inc
(Christian)
1525 N Gardner St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
9043.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
9051.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
9051.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9051.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
9052.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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