About the School
- Bethlehem Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, IN, serves 113 co–ed students in grades kindergarten through eighth in a central city community.
- The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
- With 7 teachers, Bethlehem Lutheran School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
- Approximately 68% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
- Bethlehem Lutheran is one of several K–8 private schools within close proximity in Fort Wayne, providing families with multiple religiously affiliated education options.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Lutheran School is Bishop Luers High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 128 students
Montessori School
6001 S. Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5401 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Catholic
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
1825 Beacon St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 22
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,077 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 773 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
5601 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5401 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Catholic
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1125 Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 128 students
Montessori School
6001 S. Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Catholic
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1125 Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John S Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Weisser Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Werling Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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