Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center in Fairbanks, AK, serves 11 students in kindergarten with a co–ed, city–based early childhood program affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Founded in 2000, the school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
The student body is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, with 10 students in this demographic and 1 Hispanic student, placing the school among the top 20% in Alaska for diversity.
The program is a city–based kindergarten offering with religious affiliation under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center often compared to?
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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