Immanuel Lutheran School, empowered by the Holy Spirit, leads children to faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, provides them with an excellent Christian education, and prepares them to live complete lives of service to God and others.
Immanuel Lutheran is called by Jesus Christ to make him known to our community and to see Him formed in every individual.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 3
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
548 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 3
Tuition Notes
Varies based on program.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Karah Bridgeforth
Admissions Associate
Cindy Hart
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Academic Bowl TeamRobotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
5th-8th grade musicalBeginning and Advanced Band
Choir Program
School Notes
- Applications must be submitted with a non refundable $325 fee. All new families wanting to enroll at Immanuel Wentzville must first schedule a tour and have an admissions interview. Entrance exams will then be scheduled for those entering K-8th grade. Transcripts must be submitted before official acceptance is given. Admissions decisions will be mailed out by the last day of February.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville offer?
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville's ranking?
Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville 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-Wentzville?
The application deadline for Immanuel Lutheran School-Wentzville is Feb. 3.
School Reviews
5 8/8/2025
Immanuel Lutheran is such a wonderful school. The teachers and staff are amazing! The curriculum is so engaging and God-centric. The hearts that they have for the students are just unparalleled. Our child has loved every minute of his time there.
5 8/3/2024
Our family has had a wonderful experience at Immanuel Lutheran School in Wentzville. The sense of community that the school engenders is second to none. I only wish that we had found them sooner!
5 7/5/2024
Immanuel Lutheran School is so absolutely wonderful that I cannot describe it. The teachers and staff are so absolutely focused on the well-being of the students when it comes to academics, personal life, and spiritual life. I wish everyone could experience the sheer joy that our family has from sending our child to Immanuel. I literally cannot say enough good things about this school.
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