Calvary Lutheran School supports parents in fulfilling their God-given responsibilities by creating a Christ-centered environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and enabled to be life-long learners and grow spiritually, physically, academically, culturally, emotionally, and socially.
Calvary Lutheran School is committed to preserve the individual dignity of those who teach and learn, to ensure respect for the rights of all persons, to nurture trust and interdependence among all who provide for or derive benefit from the school, and to boldly proclaim God's love to all people.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Calvary Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Mascot
Warrior
Student Body
Total Students
412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Calvary Lutheran School cost?
Calvary Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,900 for private students.
What is Calvary Lutheran School's ranking?
Calvary Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Calvary Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Calvary Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Calvary Lutheran School located?
Calvary Lutheran School is located in the Tower Homes neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Tower Homes.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Calvary Lutheran School is Kansas City Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Elizabeth Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 420 students 0.3 miles 14 W 75th St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-7100
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-7100
0.3
PK-8
420
Grades: 6-12 | 86 students 0.6 miles 7933 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 444-5225
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 444-5225
0.6
6-12
86
Gillis Center School
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 45 students 1 miles 8150 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 508-3226
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 508-3226
1
K-12
45
Sherwood Center For The Exceptinoal Child
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 63 students 1.3 miles 8030 Ward Pkwy Plz
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 333-3344
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 333-3344
1.3
K-12
63
Christ The King Parish School
(Catholic)
Grades: NS-8 | 110 students 1.4 miles 425 W 85th Street
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-1113
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 363-1113
1.4
NS-8
110
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