Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA).
The student:teacher of Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah often compared to?
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah is often viewed alongside schools like Life Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah's ranking?
Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah?
The application deadline for Lutheran Church & School Of Messiah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(970) 462-7900
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(970) 462-7900
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(970) 242-5116
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(970) 242-5116
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Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
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(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
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(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
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Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(970) 243-2999
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(970) 243-2999
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Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
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(970) 462-7900
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(970) 462-7900
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Intermountain Adventist Academy ![Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo - Intermountain has a strong emphasis on STEM for young men and women, with a program that prepares them for advanced education.]( "Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo - Intermountain has a strong emphasis on STEM for young men and women, with a program that prepares them for advanced education.")
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550 25 ½ Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-5116
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-5116
0.6 miles
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Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
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Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(970) 243-2999
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Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
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(970) 242-6168
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
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Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Landmark Baptist School ![Landmark Baptist School Photo]( "Landmark Baptist School Photo")
(Baptist)
1600 Ute Avenue
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(970) 243-7617
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-7617
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2702 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-2999
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Academy
(Pentecostal)
636 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 462-7900
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Tuition listed
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pear Park Baptist School
(Baptist)
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(970) 254-6825
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Grand River Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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(970) 254-5343
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-5343
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Gr: K-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Independence Academy
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(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
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(970) 254-6850
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
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Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Bottom 50%10
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(970) 254-6880
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(720) 541-9809
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(720) 541-9809
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Gr: K-9 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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