Bethlehem Lutheran School in Kennewick, WA, serves 286 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based co–ed setting.
Founded in 1911, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated school operates under a formal dress code and rolling admissions.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with an average class size of 24 students and employs 16 teachers.
Annual tuition is $6,744, and the school has an acceptance rate of 85 percent for new enrollees.
Bethlehem Lutheran School holds accreditation from the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,744
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1911
Student Body
Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Standard of Dress
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration fee: $200 Preschool & Pre-K, $250 for new K-8th students ($200 for returning). Multiple student discounts available.
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Anna Noble
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bethlehem Lutheran School cost?
Bethlehem Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,744 for private students.
What schools are Bethlehem Lutheran School often compared to?
Bethlehem Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Bethlehem Lutheran School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
What sports does Bethlehem Lutheran School offer?
Bethlehem Lutheran School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Bethlehem Lutheran School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Washington for most sports offered.
What is Bethlehem Lutheran School's ranking?
Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
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).
School Calendar
View the Bethlehem Lutheran School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
AM/PM Preschool & AM/PM Pre-K First Day
September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
Half-Day First Day of School K-8
September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Preschool Open House
December 03, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethlehem Lutheran School is Columbia Industries-education (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten (1.0 miles away)
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Heritage Preschool & Kindergarten
(Christian)
1350 S Rainier Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
1 miles
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
901 W 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4115 W Henry St
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-8092
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-8092
3.8 miles
Gr: K-10 | 111 students
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Father Tuckerman sharing with our school about his vocation.]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Father Tuckerman sharing with our school about his vocation.")
(Catholic)
1016 N 14th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(253) 272-2297
Pasco, WA 99301
(253) 272-2297
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7900 W Court Street
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-6498
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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