About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
9333 W. 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
Distance: 26.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
810 S Cedar Street
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 331-1000
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
100 Lakemary Dr
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 259-7167
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Catholic
601 E Chippewa St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-3286
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
22705 Metcalf Ave
Bucyrus, KS 66013
(913) 533-2462
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3755 Nevada Rd
Ottawa, KS 66067
(785) 242-1226
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
16000 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 782-3262
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
9333 W. 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 681-7622
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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