Messiah Lutheran School

Remember the days when you knew your neighbors When whole communities grew around families and friendships that never wavered, never faded.
This is life at Messiah Lutheran School - a close-knit community of families and friends working together to provide a great place for our children to learn and grow.
Messiah offers a quality, Christian education for children in Kindergarten through Eighth grades as well as children 2 to 5 years old in our Early Learning Center.
We strive to provide programs that will nurture and guide students to know Christ and His love for them, and show God`s love and forgiveness throughout the day.
Messiah provides a setting for each child to become a fully developed Christian in all dimensions of life: spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, andcreatively.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Messiah Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1943

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Messiah Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tiered Tuition Structure $1600 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade $2200 - 2nd Grade & 3rd Grades $3310 - 4th Grade & 5th Grades $4410 - 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Admissions Director
Kim Butz

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Messiah Lutheran School cost?
Messiah Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What sports does Messiah Lutheran School offer?
Messiah Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Drill Team, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
5  
I am a 1960s alumni. I read the reviews and see that the tradition of educational excellence is still alive at Messiah. I still often think about my years there (thru 8th grade). I did not understand until I graduated how great the education was. When I went into public schools in the 9th grade, it seemed like everything was a repeat of what I had already been taught at Messiah. This went on thru high school. In high school, I was put into advanced classes and still didn't feel challenged. In college, I lived in a Lutheran fraternity. A lot of students came from St Louis, where they attended Lutheran schools thru high school. I was amazed at how they seemed so much more advanced than me since I lingered in high school without really learning anything new. I was so thankful to have these Lutheran brothers to help me out. I am writing this to say Messiah is apparently still an educational powerhouse, and the Christ-centered moral underpinning is the foundation, Do not hesitate to send your children there if you want the BEST!
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5  
I''m a sophomore in high school as of now, but I used to go to Messiah. The grades offered are actually Pre-K through 8. Sometimes, I hated the place, but now that I go to a big, public high school, I realize how much I miss it. The teachers really do care about you; they want you to succeed, and they know who you are. I don't know the current principal, as Mrs. Arndt retired last year, but I''ve heard good things. The secretary, Anita, is one of my favorite people in the world and she has been since 1st grade. The band program is amazing. It's such a wonderful opportunity, every year they go to Seward, Nebraska to compete in the Gathering of the Talents. That trip was always my favorite thing. This school has played such a big part in my life and I really do love and miss it. Check it out!
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5  
With all the media coverage on Common Core, and the state of education (or lack thereof), I just wanted to share what an awesome school Messiah is. I have been sending children there for 16 years, and have 4 1/2 more to go. The teachers truly love and care about my babies, but aren't afraid to keep them in line. When they mess up, as all kids do, they can be corrected and prayed with, and shown the same forgiveness we all are through Christ. They look at each child as an individual and are willing to think outside the box to get them the education they need to be successful in high school. They understand that not everyone reaches the endpoint in the same manner and doing it differently isn't necessarily wrong. Quality education with caring staff. If you are looking for an option outside of public school I encourage you to call the school and arrange a tour!
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5  
I am an alumni of Messiah and attended school from preschool on up. I can't tell you how much I love this school. The teachers care about you, your work, and your well being. When I moved to public high school, I was far ahead of the curriculum thanks to the high standards for learning at Messiah. The student/teacher ratio is incredible, and provides the much needed individual attention from the teachers. Messiah Lutheran prepared me for my academic, work, and spiritual life.
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5  
I have had children at Messiah for 14 years. I currently have an 8th grader, 4th grader, 2nd grader and a preschool student. This is a school that the teachers really care. Anytime there is an issue, you get a phone call or letter. Cirriculum has helped my older 2 children take far advanced classes in public high school then their peers. This is a school that you get to know the parents and provides a community. The teachers go out of their way to provide individual attention when needed. I highly recommend to anyone.
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5  
Messiah has been a wonderful experience for our two children and for us as parents. They have always felt welcomed and loved. They especially like the Music/Band program and the fact that they have an all inclusive sports program. (no tryouts, everyone can play on their grade specific team) Our new principal Carl Butz loves working with children and works harder than anyone I know, making sure our children get the best Christian based education possible. A local high school teacher that told me about Messiah said "we love getting students from Messiah because they know how to study, they get their homework done and are usually 1-2 years ahead of public school kids."
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5  
I am a new parent of Messiah school, my boys have attended the daycare and preK education program and I know have a 1st grader and pre schooler. I have loved the family atmosphere of Messiah. I appreciate the relationship of the staff and parent and would not want my boys anywhere else. They truely believe that the students are the most important thing. Mr. and Mrs. Butz are fantastic role models and lead the school exceptionally well. Great job Messiah!
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5  
Great school the kids respect each other and grow together. I have kept my child in this school because of the experiences we had at other schools with bullies and manners. I will always recommend Messiah!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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