Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
First Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
Sharing God’s Word with Everyone Everywhere!
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 17%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact school for tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Stacy Smith
School Notes
- First Lutheran School and its certified staff provide a Christian education and are dedicated to equipping each student to attain the high standards scholastically, socially and spiritually. The curriculum of the school meets the requirements set forth in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod`s curriculum guide, "Integrating the Faith".
- The curriculum includes: Christ Centered Worldview, Chapel, Religion, Language Arts, Science, Music, Physical Education, Phonics/Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Art.
- First Lutheran Schoolhas acertified staff dedicated to equipping students to attainhigh standards scholastically, socially and spiritually. The school references the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod`s Concordia Curriculum Guide. The curriculum includes: Christ Centered Worldview, Chapel, Religion, Language Arts, Science, Music, Physical Education, Phonics/Reading, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Art.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of First Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of First Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Lutheran School is Shodair Children's Hospital (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Intermountain (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mountainside Montessori (1.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Church of Christ
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 174 students
Catholic
1900 Flowerree St.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3201
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 5-11 | 8 students
Christian
6240 Raven Rd
Helena, MT 59602
(406) 495-9250
Distance: 47.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Catholic
9 S Idaho St
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-6761
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
500 South Lamborn
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 457-4778
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
2755 Colonial Dr
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 444-7564
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
Church of Christ
921 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6532
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 13 students
Christian
1421 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-6592
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Montessori School
32 S Ewing St Ste 122
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-3726
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
3384 Canyon Ferry Road
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 442-3821
Distance: 47.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Catholic
1100 Delaware Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-4500
Distance: 66.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Calvinist
8000 Churchill Rd
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7261
Distance: 67.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
1660 Amsterdam Rd.
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-8876
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1530
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2060
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Boulder
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1200
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Billings Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-2200
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Rodney
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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