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Columbia Lutheran School (Closed 2024)

2323 E 12th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058

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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.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and 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 and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Apr. 30 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition assistance program available. No mandatory fundraising.

School Notes

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 ).

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