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Hope Lutheran School

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

Seattle, WA

4456 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011

In Seattle, Washington, Hope Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 135 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Christian elementary schools in Washington. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
135
Teachers
14.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 82 girls, 53 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Christian elementary schools in Washington (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 82 Christian elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    139’11–12162’13–14177’15–16163’17–18180’19–20169’21–22135’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K48
    K15
    18
    220
    310
    414
    515
    617
    720
    816

    Student body

    White82%
    Asian9%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    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 Hope Lutheran School

    What grades does Hope Lutheran School serve?

    Hope Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Hope Lutheran School?

    About 135 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hope Lutheran School?

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

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