Trinity Lutheran School in Paola, KS, serves 27 co–educational students in grades 2 through 9 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Trinity Lutheran is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.
Students identifying as a racial or ethnic minority represent approximately 4% of the enrollment.
Compared to nearby private schools, Trinity Lutheran maintains a smaller enrollment size and a lower student–teacher ratio in the rural Paola area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Trinity Lutheran School is Lakemary Center (5.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Trinity School (5.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
5.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
23.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
5.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
23.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy ![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.")
(Christian)
9333 W. 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
24.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Christian School
(Baptist)
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
26.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
5.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
23.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Holy Rosary - Wea Catholic School
(Catholic)
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
23.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian Academy ![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - HCA has two campuses.")
(Christian)
9333 W. 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
24.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Paola Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
5.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Paola High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
6.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Osawatomie Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
428 Pacific
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-4155
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-4155
6.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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