Immanuel Lutheran Church And School in Jefferson City, MO offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1868, the school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and enrolls 87 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
The school employs 6 teachers to serve its student body and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
Tuition costs at area schools average $13,685 for elementary education, offering a local benchmark for families exploring private schooling options.
Immanuel Lutheran Church And School is among the oldest private schools in Missouri, ranking in the top 20% of state private schools by founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Immanuel Lutheran Church And School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Immanuel Lutheran Church And School's ranking?
Immanuel Lutheran Church And School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran Church And School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran Church And School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Immanuel Lutheran Church And School is Calvary Lutheran High School (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
8231 Tanner Bridge Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(657) 349-6376
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(657) 349-6376
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
St. Stanislaus School
(Catholic)
6410 Route W
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(417) 636-7802
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(417) 636-7802
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Calvary Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2525 Rt. B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
14830 Route B
Saint Thomas, MO 65076
(573) 477-3322
Saint Thomas, MO 65076
(573) 477-3322
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 11 students
919 Wildwood Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-3983
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 634-3983
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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