Bethlehem Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 286 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,744
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Bethlehem Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Bethlehem Lutheran School
Pre-K	64
Kind	24
1	24
2	24
3	24
4	24
5	24
6	26
7	26
8	26

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Pre-K largest at 64 while every other grade has 24 or 26 students, showing a much larger early-childhood cohort.

Year Founded

1911

Student Body

Total Students

286 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,744

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Tuition Notes

Registration fee: $200 Preschool & Pre-K, $250 for new K-8th students ($200 for returning). Multiple student discounts available.

Admissions Director

Anna Noble

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

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DanceSoccer

SoftballSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

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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 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 and Oldest founding date.

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

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Date

No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Preschool Open House

December 03, 2026 (Thursday)

Spring Break

April 05, 2027 (Monday)

Early Release - Last Day of School

June 16, 2027 (Wednesday)

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The average private school tuition in Benton County, WA is $6,952 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).