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.
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 ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Columbia Lutheran School is World Class Academy (18.5 miles away)
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