School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2014
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Comfortable slacks/khakis and polos in school colors; ties/skirts on Wednesdays
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Apr. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance program available. No mandatory fundraising.
School Notes
- Columbia's mission: To provide a quality classical Christian education for the families of the Mid-Columbia area, preparing students for their current and future God-given roles and supporting parents in their vocation to educate and nurture their children.
- Columbia is a classical, Christian elementary/middle school owned and operated by Bethany Lutheran Church.
- It is open to families of all faiths.
- Students are expected to follow the requirements in the student handbook including the dress code (uniforms) and all academic subjects in our curriculum.
- "Classical" for us means we teach the traditional liberal arts.
- Our curriculum teaches traditional elementary/middle-school subjects as they contribute to the classical Trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
- Our Trivium-based instruction includes Latin, composition, and formal logic.
- We also include elements of the Quadrivium in the form of hands-on science, mathematics, history, and music.
- The Christian worldview held by confessional Lutherans determines our overall focus. Our emphasis is on God's redemption of sinful mankind through His only-begotten Son, providing certainty of forgiveness and everlasting life to everyone who hears this message. We teach it in brief daily chapel devotions, in our daily school operation, and a thorough introduction to the Bible.
- We use small (max. 15) classrooms containing multiple grades of students, affording flexibility to provide learning opportunities for every student.
- We teach everything in light of the traditional Christian faith as expressed in the Apostles' Creed and the Small Catechism of Dr. Martin Luther.
- All students participate in all aspects of our program to the extent that their gifts allow.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbia Lutheran School cost?
Columbia Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students and $375 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Columbia Lutheran School is Apr. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Columbia Lutheran School is World Class Academy (18.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Covenant Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Marys Academy (2.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Christian
2630 E 18th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-2952
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Distance: 35.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
88153 Government Camp Loop,
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
Distance: 45.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 628
Welches, OR 97067
(503) 622-8931
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Christian
2630 E 18th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-2952
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
616 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-7717
Distance: 19.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Dallesport Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
1.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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