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Messiah Lutheran School (Closed 2021)

613 S Main St
Independence, MO 64050
Remember the days when you knew your neighbors When whole communities grew around families and friendships that never wavered, never faded.
This is life at Messiah Lutheran School - a close-knit community of families and friends working together to provide a great place for our children to learn and grow.
Messiah offers a quality, Christian education for children in Kindergarten through Eighth grades as well as children 2 to 5 years old in our Early Learning Center.
We strive to provide programs that will nurture and guide students to know Christ and His love for them, and show God`s love and forgiveness throughout the day. Messiah provides a setting for each child to become a fully developed Christian in all dimensions of life: spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, andcreatively.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1943
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Messiah Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tiered Tuition Structure $1600 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade $2200 - 2nd Grade & 3rd Grades $3310 - 4th Grade & 5th Grades $4410 - 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Admissions Director
Kim Butz

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Messiah Lutheran School cost?
Messiah Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What sports does Messiah Lutheran School offer?
Messiah Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Drill Team, Soccer, 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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