Bethlehem Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, IN, serves 113 co–ed students in grades kindergarten through eighth in a central city community.
The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
With 7 teachers, Bethlehem Lutheran School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
Approximately 68% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
Bethlehem Lutheran is one of several K–8 private schools within close proximity in Fort Wayne, providing families with multiple religiously affiliated education options.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Lutheran School is Bishop Luers High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Martin Luther King School ![Martin Luther King School Photo]( "Martin Luther King School Photo")
Montessori School
6001 S. Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 128 students
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran South Unity School ![Lutheran South Unity School Photo]( "Lutheran South Unity School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroad Academy
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
1825 Beacon St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students
1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,077 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5601 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 895 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Lutheran South Unity School ![Lutheran South Unity School Photo]( "Lutheran South Unity School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5401 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 744-0459
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1125 Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Emmanuel - St Michael Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2313 Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 744-1389
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Martin Luther King School ![Martin Luther King School Photo]( "Martin Luther King School Photo")
Montessori School
6001 S. Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 423-4333
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 128 students
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
4500 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 456-3321
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1125 Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 424-0049
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Emmanuel - St Michael Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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1151 W 500 N
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6210
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6210
9230.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 E Tipton St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-7612
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-7612
9231.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2037 E Taylor St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-2914
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-2914
9231.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
9232 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1692 S Sr 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
9232 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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