At River Roads Lutheran School, we teach our students to put God First in everything they do! We also help our students understand the great benefits of becoming a Christian Leader in this day.
"With Christ, all things are possible." Equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in life is one of our main goals.
Partnership with our families are equally important and we offer many opportunities for families to fellowship together with faculty, staff and each other.
We strive to bring about a caring and nuturing environment where all who enters our building will feel at home, in Christ, always! May God bless you and your family as you prepare your child(ren) for the future, with prosperous and abundant living in His Son, Jesus Christ.
River Roads Lutheran School offers a spiritual growth to all faculty and staff members and students through many opportunities.
They include daily staff devotion before school begins, an all school morning devotion in the gym , daily religion lessons and and weekly memory lessons.
We offer weekly Chapel services, special song services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church on select Sundays for all students, annual Christmas program and 'end of school year' song service at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
River Roads Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
School Mascot
The Falcons
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does River Roads Lutheran School cost?
River Roads Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of River Roads Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of River Roads Lutheran School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What is River Roads Lutheran School's ranking?
River Roads Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for River Roads Lutheran School?
The application deadline for River Roads Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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