Hope Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Hope Lutheran School's mission is to support and enrich family life through an education rooted in God's word, the source of love, understanding, and forgiveness.
We at Hope Lutheran School believe this passage clearly identifies the call and responsibility of Christian parents.
In this day and age, it is both difficult and imperative to help our young people grow into well-educated, spiritually grounded adults.
Hope Lutheran Church considers helping parents succeed in this call a priority ministry of the church and has always had a full-time Christian Day School program.
Hope Lutheran School brings God's creating Word, Christian teachers, parents, and children together to give God the greatest glory in this world through our lives.
Hope Lutheran School is operated by Hope Lutheran Church and is supported by the financial efforts of members of Hope Lutheran Church, families whose children attend the school, and friends of Hope Lutheran who want to help provide a Christian education in the Idaho Falls area.
Our teachers are involved in continuing education programs to increase their skills and maintain the high quality of teaching expected.
Hope Lutheran School is accredited by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the State of Idaho.
It admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the base of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked ID School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 65 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Hope Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hope Lutheran School
Pre-K	22
Kind	13
1	6
2	4
3	6
4	2
5	7
6	5

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Year Founded

1958

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Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 15%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

33%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 31 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on age/grade level, whether more than one child is enrolled, etc.

Admissions Director

David Warmbier

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hope Lutheran School often compared to?

Hope Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Watersprings School, Holy Rosary Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Hope Lutheran School offer?

Hope Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Hope Lutheran School's ranking?

Hope Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hope Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Hope Lutheran School is Mar. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 7/6/2015

Hope Lutheran School made a difference in my life! It is so wonderful to be able to pray during class and learn about the love of Jesus as well as academics. I had a firm foundation at Hope and later went on to high school and college. There are caring teachers and small class sizes. Thank you Hope Lutheran School for staying a strong presence in Idaho Falls.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - jlher

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