The Lutheran Parochial School (Closed 2004)

About the School

  • The Lutheran Parochial School in Jersey City, NJ, serves 91 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban community setting.
  • The school is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
  • With 7 teachers, the student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supporting classroom instruction across all grade levels.
  • The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local Jersey City area.
  • The school operates within a network of nearby private schools serving PK–8 and secondary students in Jersey City's urban community.

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Lutheran Parochial School?
The application deadline for The Lutheran Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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