Messiah Lutheran School (2026 Profile)

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Messiah Lutheran School

4401 W 215th Street
Cleveland, OH 44126

Tel: (440) 331-6553

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Messiah Lutheran School is a mission and ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church, serving students and their families.

We are devoted to developing children's God-given talents, abilities, and faith, that they may be effectifvely prepared to lead successful lives of service that glorify God.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 157 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,370
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1929

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

157 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Our dresscode is described in our parent and student handbook.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,370

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid is available. Families with multiple students enrolled receive a discount. Tuition rate for church members is $3,025 (less for families with multiple students enrolled).

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Admissions Director

Helen Casselberry

Admissions Associate

Sara Krek

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: People of Character.

OUR PHILOSOPHY Messiah Lutheran School is committed to the growth of children as Christian individuals--spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our service to children and their families is done in a spirit of celebration and preparation. In our environment of nuturing Christian love and academic rigor, students are taught appropriately for their age, stage of development, grade level, and individual needs. Our high standards for students' achievement both celebrate the gifts that God has invested in them and prepare them to use these gifts.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Messiah Lutheran School cost?

Messiah Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,370 for private students.

What sports does Messiah Lutheran School offer?

Messiah Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 157 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,370
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cleveland, OH is $8,321 for elementary schools and $12,212 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cleveland, OH is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).