We equip students for their next level of education and prepare students for a lifetime of Christian faith, community, and service.
Mission Lutheran School is proud to serve the community with Christ-centered and quality-driven academic instruction
MLS provides student-focused lessons and interactions, and provides a family-friendly environment and atmosphere to children in PreK through 8th grade.
We view ourselves as an educational institution that provides aid, support, and encouragement to families as they raise their children in a manner pleasing to God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $575
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1998
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
modest, clean
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Elementary tuition $575 monthly;
M-F (morning) Pre-School $325 monthly;
M/W/F (morning) Pre-School $240 monthly; T/Th (morning) Pre-School $160 monthly
% on Financial Aid
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,475
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Megan Wood
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tea Party Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Karate Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning, Living, and Growing in Christ
- Preschoolers must be totally toilet trained before enrolled. Children must be age appropriate for their grade. Mission Lutheran School is a formulated after a country school setting with combined classrooms which provides mentoring amongst classmates. Our school teaches the love of God on a daily basis and is also used in our discipline where we show forgiveness and love.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mission Lutheran School cost?
Mission Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $575 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mission Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Mission Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Mission Lutheran School offer?
Mission Lutheran School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Martial Arts.
When is the application deadline for Mission Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Mission Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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