Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lutheran Central School
About the School
- Lutheran Central School is an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation program and the State of Indiana.
- We have high academic standards and our students do well on the state tests.
- We offer after school help sessions for any student desiring help.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lutheran Central School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Run the Race with Jesus.
- Lutheran Central School is an accredited school through the National Lutheran School Accreditation program and the State of Indiana. We have high academic standards and our students do well on the state tests. We offer after school help sessions for any student desiring help.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lutheran Central School cost?
Lutheran Central School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
What sports does Lutheran Central School offer?
Lutheran Central School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran Central School?
The application deadline for Lutheran Central School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lutheran Central School is Liberty Christian Academy (8.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (9.3 miles away)
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Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Catholic
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1525 N Gardner St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Catholic
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Catholic
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Christian
1525 N Gardner St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 820-8950
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Montessori School
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Shawswick Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
9043.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
9051.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Medora Stem Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
9051.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9051.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
9052.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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