Mt. Calvary Lutheran School in Flagstaff, AZ offers co–ed early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in a rural setting.
The school was founded in 1940 and serves a total enrollment of 53 students with a single teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 53:1.
It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and provides programs with a religious orientation.
The student body includes diverse representation with Hispanic and White (non–Hispanic) students among the enrollment.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for school history based on its founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Declaring The Saving Work of Jesus So That We Love God, One Another, And Our Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mt. Calvary Lutheran School often compared to?
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Flagstaff Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Mt. Calvary Lutheran School's ranking?
Mt. Calvary Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Calvary Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Mt. Calvary Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mt. Calvary Lutheran School vs. Flagstaff Christian School
The nearest high school to Mt. Calvary Lutheran School is Flagstaff Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is San Francisco De Asis (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool (1.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Flagstaff Cooperative Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
850 N Bonito Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1441
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 200 students Tuition listed
San Francisco De Asis
(Catholic)
320 N Humphreys Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-1337
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Haven Montessori School
Montessori School
621 W Clay Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
2.1 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 6 students
3500 N. Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-5968
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-5968
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Northland Christian School![Northland Christian School Photo]( "Northland Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
8000 N Us Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-0327
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-0327
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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