Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
First Lutheran School
About the School
- Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered academically excellent program, where through nurturing and encouragement, children grow to spiritual maturity, modeling the morals, values, and characteristics of a Christian lifestyle.
- At First Lutheran, all of our students receive daily instruction in the Word of God and instruction in all other subjects is done in the light of God's Word.
- Children are taught the demands of God's law and are comforted by the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- They receive encouragement and instruction to live in service to Christ and others.
- Each person's uniqueness is recognized and each individual is helped to achieve their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, and aesthetically.
- Each child knows that he or she is a valued, accepted, and respected part of the First Lutheran School family.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Pre-K is the largest grade at First Lutheran School, with 46 students.
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Lutheran School's ranking?
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First Lutheran School is Northside Christian Academy (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Catholic Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Distance: 35.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Distance: 40.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Bonneville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 South Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Barling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211
Barling, AR 72923
(479) 452-0211
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
School Reviews
Endorse First Lutheran School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Is Excluded From Private School Events
Learn how to support your child when excluded from private school birthday parties and social events, recognize bullying, communicate with teachers, encourage friendships, and address repeated exclusion with confidence.
Private School Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Learn what students must do to keep private school scholarships, including academic performance, attendance, conduct, extracurricular commitments, renewal deadlines, and how parents can protect tuition assistance throughout their education.
Private School Deposits: What If You Change Schools?
Learn what happens to your private school enrollment deposit when your child accepts another offer, including refund policies, contract obligations, withdrawal deadlines, and practical steps to minimize financial losses.
Contact First Lutheran School about admissions and next steps.
REQUEST INFODid You Know?
The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $6,764 for elementary schools and $7,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (AR):
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: