Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
First Lutheran Circle Of Love
About the School
- Circle of Love was founded at First Lutheran Church in 1986.
- What we offer at Circle of Love is only one small part of a large on-going effort to "bring up children in the way they should go".
- The Lutheran Church has a long history of dedication to professional and loving education for children and adults.
- First Lutheran Circle of Love Preschool and Kindergarten admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
- It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies or admission policies.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for First Lutheran Circle Of Love?
The application deadline for First Lutheran Circle Of Love is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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