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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hope Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and 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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
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 ).
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The nearest high school to Hope Lutheran School is Watersprings School (2.0 miles away)
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The nearest preschool is Acorn Childrens Academy (0.8 miles away)
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Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-7315
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(208) 524-4730
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
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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.
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