Christ Community Lutheran School is called home by over 700 students ranging from age 6 weeks through 8th grade.
Our multi-campus setting inspires community with age-appropriate peers. Driven by our vision of transformed lives, CCLS is a community that holds Christian values at the heart of our everyday activities.
At CCLS, we consider ourselves partners in the effort to educate your children, nurture their faith, and equip them to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
It is a mission that has lasting impact--long beyond this lifetime!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,775
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Community Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1973
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
School Mascot
Charger
Student Body
Total Students
735 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4,775 is the association member rate for grades K-8. Preschool, half-day kindergarten, and community member rates for grades K-8 vary. For more information, please visit www.ccls-stlouis.org.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Brenna Maserang
Admissions Associate
Natalie McLaury
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess Club, Mad Science, Math Counts, Scouts
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Coding Club, Destination ImagiNation, Elementary Basketball, Elementary Soccer, Esports Club, Homework Club, Robotics, Service Projects, Student Leadership, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics Club, Drama, Handbells
Club or Organization:
Academic Team, Coding Club, Destination ImagiNation, Elementary Basketball, Elementary Soccer, Esports Club, Homework Club, Robotics, Service Projects, Student Leadership, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Ceramics Club, Drama, Handbells
School Notes
- Christ Community Lutheran School hosts four campuses for children ages 6 weeks-Grade 8:
- Kirkwood Campus-110 West Woodbine Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122: Preschool (6 week-Young 5's) and Grades 5-8
- Webster Campus-8749 Watson Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119: Preschool (Age 2-Young 5's)-Grade 4
- Crestwood Campus-8646 New Sappington Road, Crestwood, MO 63126: Full Day Preschool (Age 2-Young 5's)
- Glendale Campus-1365 North Sappington Road, Glendale, MO 63122: Preschool (Infants-Young 5's)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christ Community Lutheran School cost?
Christ Community Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,775 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christ Community Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Christ Community Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Christ Community Lutheran School offer?
Christ Community Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Christ Community Lutheran School's ranking?
Christ Community Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Christ Community Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Christ Community Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Christ Community Lutheran School is St. John Vianney High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter's Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kirkwood KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Miles
Grades
Students
St. Peter's Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 495 students 0.6 miles 215 N Clay Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-0460
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PK-8
495
Grades: PK-6 | 179 students 2 miles 1280 Simmons Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2601
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2601
2
PK-6
179
St. Gerard Majella Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 511 students 2.1 miles 2005 Dougherty Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-8844
2.1
PK-8
511
Grades: NS-8 | 285 students 6 miles 4248 Green Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-4248
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NS-8
285
Grades: NS-6 6.1 miles 700 S Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535
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NS-6
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School Reviews
5 11/22/2020
CCLS has been such a blessing to our family. My child has become a strong reader and is able to solve complex problems using skills taught by her teachers. The classroom technology is above what I have seen at other schools, and the teachers are amazing.
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