Lutheran South Unity School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 164 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,600
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lutheran South Unity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lutheran South Unity School
Kind	20
1	18
2	21
3	21
4	12
5	24
6	24
7	9
8	15

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Specific Learning Disabilities, Mild Learning Differences, Speech/Language Needs, depending on availability of support or extension (student to staff ratio)

Year Founded

2009

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki/Navy/Black bottoms; Red, Lt. blue, White, Navy polo or oxford style tops

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,600

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on family's ability to pay toward the $6600 tuition cost. We offer very generous financial aid. We look at what each family can pay towards the tuition amount.

% on Financial Aid

95%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,800

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Julie Turney

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Accelerated Reader ClubAmbassadors

Art ClubCoding/Computer

Outdoor EducationService Learning

Arts and Music Programs:

Phoenix Fire (Middle School Choir)

School Notes

Lutheran South Unity School provides an increasingly innovative learning experience for children in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
Beyond the core content areas of reading/literature, math, social studies, science, physical education/health, art, and music, our students experience the work of the Holy Spirit through Bible study, service learning activities, mission projects, and character education.
LSUS is dedicated to growing children into the men and women God intends for them to become.

Students and their families must tour the school, meet with the school principal, and prospective students must test to see if the school is a good fit for them. Students with IEP's, 504 Plans, or other special considerations must bring this information to the school for review prior to enrollment. Families must submit a financial assistance form, unles the family chooses to pay the full cost for tuition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lutheran South Unity School cost?

Lutheran South Unity School's tuition is approximately $6,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lutheran South Unity School?

The acceptance rate of Lutheran South Unity School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Lutheran South Unity School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Indiana with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Lutheran South Unity School offer?

Lutheran South Unity School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Lutheran South Unity School's ranking?

Lutheran South Unity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Lutheran South Unity School?

The application deadline for Lutheran South Unity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lutheran South Unity School located?

Lutheran South Unity School is located in the Fairfield Terrace And Belmont neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.

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The average private school tuition in Fort Wayne, IN is $6,926 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Wayne, IN is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).