The purpose of Immanuel Lutheran School is to enhance the religious and moral training begun in the home, to educate the whole child, and to empower children to grow and live as responsible Christian citizens.
We at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are committed to the Triune God: Father, who created and cares for us; Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose to redeem us from sin, death, and Satan; and Spirit, who calls, enlightens, empowers and keeps us in the true faith.
We are committed to Jesus Christ, his teachings, and his principles for Christian living.
The purpose of Immanuel Lutheran School is to provide a Christian education that nurtures children of the congregation and community.
Immanuel Lutheran School is a partnership of staff and parents.
This partnership in education exists to enable students to find identity, purpose, and power for their life through faith in Christ.
By regular study of God's Word, students will live in grace and grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and only Savior of the world.
Our Christian educational program will provide experiences for each child to grow spiritualy, aesthetically, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially.
Immanuel Lutheran School strives to educate the whole child to be a successful and responsible Christian citizen.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1848
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016
School Motto
Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Student Body
Total Students
535 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Linda Borchers
Application URL
School Notes
- The purpose of Immanuel Lutheran School is to enhance the religious and moral training begun in the home, to educate the whole child, and to empower children to grow and live as responsible Christian citizens. We at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School are committed to the Triune God: Father, who created and cares for us; Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose to redeem us from sin, death, and Satan; and Spirit, who calls, enlightens, empowers and keeps us in the true faith. We are committed to Jesus Christ, his teachings, and his principles for Christian living. The purpose of Immanuel Lutheran School is to provide a Christian education that nurtures children of the congregation and community. Immanuel Lutheran School is a partnership of staff and parents. This partnership in education exists to enable students to find identity, purpose, and power for their life through faith in Christ. By regular study of God's Word, students will live in grace and grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and only Savior of the world. Our Christian educational program will provide experiences for each child to grow spiritualy, aesthetically, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. Immanuel Lutheran School strives to educate the whole child to be a successful and responsible Christian citizen.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Immanuel Lutheran School's ranking?
Immanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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