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East Fork Lutheran School

4325 Fort Apache Rd Whiteriver, AZ 85941

Tel: (928) 338-4455

www.eastforklutheranschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 112 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,000
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 112 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,000
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

East Fork Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	East Fork Lutheran School
Kind	12
1	15
2	9
3	13
4	13
5	11
6	11
7	14
8	14

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Year Founded

1911

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Student Body

Total Students

112 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Plain khaki, navy or tan pants and uniform shirts bought at the school office.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,000

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Tuition Notes

There is a discount to WELS Lutheran families

% on Financial Aid

65%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$350

Admissions Director

Darrell Dobberpuhl

Admissions Associate

Board of Education

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

A typical day at East Fork begins at 8:00 with a devotion and a prayer in the classroom followed by either a Bible history or Catechism lesson with the exception of Wednesday when we have a school-wide chapel service lead by either a teacher or local pastor.
The rest of the day is filled up with the standard curriculum or Mathematics, Social Studies, Reading, Science, Writing, Current Events topics and English.
Lunch begins at 11:30 and runs until 12:00 depending upon what class a student is in.
The afternoon holds either Physical Education, Art, Music and Apache Culture on a rotating basis.
The formal school day ends at 3:15, but most of our students find themselves involved in some extracurricular sport including Volleyball, Flag Football, Cross Country, Boys and Girls A and B team Basketball, Softball, and Track! We also run a Monday-Thursday Study Hall which is manned by one of our teachers each week.
We also put on a dramatic performance each year and a Christmas concert.
Students are also able to be involved in piano lessons with an end of year recital, and each class sings at a local church each semester.
Whew! You can see that we fully schedule our days to keep your child busy and to encourage a well rounded citizen.
A fine liberal arts education is the foundation of society.

6 furnished classrooms, 6 full-time and thoroughly trained educators, 2 highly qualified pastors, 1 experienced money manager, a subsidized lunch program, high school quality gym and stage facilities, a Title I reading program with fully trained staff, an expansive library and the history of the oldest continuously operating school - more than 100 years - on the White Mountain Apache Reservation are really just the beginning of the finer points that East Fork has to offer. But step onto our campus and we know you'll notice the difference that so many people experience but can't quite name. Lean in a little closer and l'll tell you the secret - It's the Love that is simply the only way of being at our school and in our lives. All of the things that said before this pale in comparison with the biggest thing that makes East Fork different - and that is the fact that we operate from a position of thankfulness, love and joy in our Savior Jesus Christ. We can't help but share that wonder with all the people we meet and that includes you and your children. What makes East Fork unique Our central focus is the preaching of Christ and his glorious salvation in every aspect of our very existence and that includes teaching and training children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does East Fork Lutheran School cost?

East Fork Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,000 for private students.

What sports does East Fork Lutheran School offer?

East Fork Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is East Fork Lutheran School's ranking?

East Fork Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for East Fork Lutheran School?

The application deadline for East Fork Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Arizona is $11,274 for elementary schools and $15,232 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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