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Grace Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

La Plata, MD

1200 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • A Christian school in La Plata

In La Plata, Maryland, Grace Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 202 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
202
Teachers
11.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 102 girls, 100 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 71 Christian elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    179’13–14144’17–18154’19–20177’21–22202’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K80
    K25
    138
    220
    322
    421
    523
    621
    716
    816

    Student body

    White70%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black9%
    Asian8%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Christian School Association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Grace Lutheran School whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • 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?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Grace Lutheran School

    What grades does Grace Lutheran School serve?

    Grace Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Grace Lutheran School?

    About 202 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Grace Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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