Trinity Lutheran School

55 N Pacific St Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
www.t-lutheranschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

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

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Lutheran Schools are great places to grow because they are driven by a commitment to the Gospel and focused on a mission of bringing hope and healing to students and their families.
  • They are governed by board members who clearly understand their roles and focus on the vision and board policies that effectively govern the operation of the school.
  • They are engaged in effective strategic planning which enables the Lutheran school to maximize its ability to achieve its mission.
  • They utilize an accreditation process like National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA).
  • They develop and follow a business plan.
  • They develop and implement a communications/marketing plan.
  • Lutheran Schools are great places to grow because they are driven by a commitment to the Gospel and focused on a mission of bringing hope and healing to students and their families. They are governed by board members who clearly understand their roles and focus on the vision and board policies that effectively govern the operation of the school. They are engaged in effective strategic planning which enables the Lutheran school to maximize its ability to achieve its mission. They utilize an accreditation process like National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA). They develop and follow a business plan. They develop and implement a communications/marketing plan.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Lynwood Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity 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 Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,298 for elementary schools and $15,122 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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