About the School
- Lincoln Heights Lutheran School in Des Moines, IA, serves 14 students in grades 1 through 8 within a central city community setting.
- The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the school offers a co–educational program with a religious orientation.
- Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is among small–enrollment private schools in Des Moines, distinct from nearby PK–8 schools with larger student bodies.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lincoln Heights Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln Heights Lutheran School is Joshua Christian Academy (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Des Moines Adventist School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 265-0603
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 5
Christian
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2317 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 285-7729
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Catholic
701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3349
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
16 Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 243-1874
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4320 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 279-5947
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
100 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 274-0453
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Park Ave Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3141 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Sw 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
South Union Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8416
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8416
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Lincoln High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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