Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy is committed to support parents in their God-given task of training their children, by providing or Christ-centered education that exalts the word of God and is marked by academic excellence.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy has been established as a mission of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church to serve its members and the community by teaching that God, motivated by His love for us, has redeemed us by His grace, made evident through His Son Jesus Christ thereby restoring the broken relationship caused by our sinful nature, as revealed in Scripture.
Our major emphasis is the spiritual, academic, physical, social, and emotional growth or our students.
We believe all children are endowed with special gifts by their creator.
It is our responsibility to assist and motivate the child to recognize and develop those gifts to glorify God.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Serve the Lord with Gladness
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy?
The application deadline for Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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