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Glendale Lutheran School

Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Burien, WA

13455 2nd Ave SW, Burien, WA 98146

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Burien
  • Growing: enrollment up 70% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Burien since at least 2011

Glendale Lutheran School is a Lutheran (ELCA) private school in Burien, Washington, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 63 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 70% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 161 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
63
Teachers
5.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (ELCA)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
161 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Christian elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 82 Christian elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    37’11–1245’13–1455’15–1658’17–1851’19–2064’21–2263’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K2
    K15
    15
    25
    39
    44
    57
    64
    75
    89

    Student body

    White41%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian10%
    Black8%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Glendale Lutheran School

    What grades does Glendale Lutheran School serve?

    Glendale Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Glendale Lutheran School?

    About 63 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Glendale Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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