Concordia Lutheran School
Concordia Lutheran School is a small, private, Christian school located on three acres in the Wedgwood neighborhood of northeast Seattle.
Concordia's mission is to prepare our students for successful lives in high school, college, and beyond by helping them achieve positive habits towards confidence, a sense of community, and academic mastery.
At Concordia Lutheran School, we believe a Christ-centered education creates a firm foundation for life, promotes respect for self and other, and fosters personal responsibility. At the same time, we are a diverse community which values differences of opinion. We encourage students to ask and share what faith means to them and their families, and we regularly explore global cultures.
Our staff and families work together to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and fun, a place where children want to learn.
We encourage each child to discover his or her unique talents while learning to participate in and contribute to the community.
Concordia admits students of any race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked WA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,072
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Concordia Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1906
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,072
Tuition Notes
Cost different for PreK dependent on full-day/half-day care. Discounted tuition for Association Church Members. Financial Aid Available.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music class, Spanish Class
Art Classes, Music class, Spanish Class
School Notes
Concordia Lutheran School is a private, Christian school located on
three acres in the Wedgwood neighborhood of northeast Seattle.
Concordia's mission is to prepare children for a life of success by
encouraging the constant building of their confidence, sense of
community, and academic mastery. Our staff and families work
together to create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and fun,
a place where children want to learn. We encourage each child to
discover his or her unique talents while learning to participate in
and contribute to the community.
Rather than traditional grade levels, Concordia students learn in multi-age teams (15:1 Student:Teacher maximum) to ensure that students develop relationships with peers at their social emotional level, are challenged academically whether they are at, below, or above "grade level" expectations, and build self confidence.
Concordia elementary and middle school staff members have a shared vision, philosophy, and commitment to personalized, mastery learning. Personalized learning at Concordia is students owning their mastery of learning objectives by working with teachers to use a variety of resources, assessments, and reflection to continuously strive for growth.What does this look like at Concordia?
In combination with Responsive Classroom practices and our Christian faith, we use the words: aware, relational, responsible, and self-regulated as core skills for students to learn and practice throughout their day inside and outside of school. These skills are just as vital to a child`s development and adulthood as mastering academic concepts.What does this look like at Concordia?
Rather than traditional grade levels, Concordia students learn in multi-age teams (15:1 Student:Teacher maximum) to ensure that students develop relationships with peers at their social emotional level, are challenged academically whether they are at, below, or above "grade level" expectations, and build self confidence.
Concordia elementary and middle school staff members have a shared vision, philosophy, and commitment to personalized, mastery learning. Personalized learning at Concordia is students owning their mastery of learning objectives by working with teachers to use a variety of resources, assessments, and reflection to continuously strive for growth.What does this look like at Concordia?
- Students and teachers working together to set personal academic goals and celebrating when the goal is achieved.
- Small group and/or one to one learning with teachers
- Students working independently to master skills
- Teachers working to gather data to always know what a student has achieved and what a student`s next challenge will be
- Students collaborating on projects using the content they mastered
In combination with Responsive Classroom practices and our Christian faith, we use the words: aware, relational, responsible, and self-regulated as core skills for students to learn and practice throughout their day inside and outside of school. These skills are just as vital to a child`s development and adulthood as mastering academic concepts.What does this look like at Concordia?
- Teachers and students greeting each other every morning sharing information and fun during a morning meeting
- Students taking short breaks in the classroom when they know they need to regain self-regulation
- Teachers and students saying phrases like, "Wow, that was really relational when you picked up the pencil for George" or "How self-regulated are you feeling right now?"
- Students making responsible choices based on their surroundings
- Service learning projects in the community
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Concordia Lutheran School cost?
Concordia Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $12,072 for private students.
What sports does Concordia Lutheran School offer?
Concordia Lutheran School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Track and Field.
What is Concordia Lutheran School's ranking?
Concordia Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Concordia Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Concordia Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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