Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
About the School
- We are a Christ-centered, fully accredited early childhood program that features classes for 3 year old preschool, 4 year old pre-kindergarten, and a fully comprehensive half-day kindergarten program with extended care for full day use.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1848
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching out with Christ's love to serve and grow
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
modest and made for playing
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Needs-based scholarships available
Application URL
Request Information
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
STREAM Club
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry is Columbus Christian School (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Montessori School
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus East High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Clifty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
3.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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