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 (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top 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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1848
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Needs-based scholarships available
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
STREAM Club
School Notes
- School Motto: Reaching out with Christ's love to serve and grow
Source: Verified school update
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
North Star Montessori School
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
4.1 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
13.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
14.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
17.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bartholomew School ![St. Bartholomew School Photo]( "St. Bartholomew School Photo")
(Catholic)
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
4.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Bethel Holiness Christian School
(Christian)
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
North Star Montessori School
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
4.1 miles
Gr: K | 43 students
Central Avenue KinderCare ![Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare]( "Central Avenue KinderCare Photo - Central Avenue KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
5.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
9070.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sprunica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
9071.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Indian Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Indian Crk Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2160
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2160
9073.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2130
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2130
9073.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Indian Creek Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2110
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2110
9073.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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