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#350 of 399 private schools in MO

Trinity Lutheran School

Elementary School

4689 N HWY 94, St. Charles, MO 63301

Private

Enrollment

36

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Missouri private schools

#350 of 399

In St. Charles

#7 of 8

public schools

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Trinity Lutheran School

5.0/10

Elementary School in St. Charles · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Orchard Farm Middle School

7.6/10

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6.5/10

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About Trinity Lutheran School

Trinity Lutheran School is a private elementary school in St. Charles, MO. Trinity Lutheran School serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

Trinity Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares1.4 pts below MO schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 36 students, Trinity Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Trinity Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Trinity Lutheran School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Trinity Lutheran School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in St. Charles, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
36
This School
vs
597
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.3% vs 0%
Asian 8.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
Trinity Lutheran School St. Charles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Trinity Lutheran School (this school) 5.0
Orchard Farm Middle School 7.6
Orchard Farm Elementary 5.8
Discovery Elementary 8.2
COVERDELL ELEM. 7.7
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY 9.7
HARDIN MIDDLE 9.3
GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. 5.4
MONROE ELEM. 8.8
LINCOLN ELEM. 9.1
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 7.2
HARRIS ELEM. 7.0
HARVEST RIDGE ELEM. 6.4
HENDERSON ELEM. 5.7
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. 7.9
BARNWELL MIDDLE 5.5
CENTRAL ELEM. 7.2
HOLLENBECK MIDDLE 5.9
CASTLIO ELEM. 8.0
SAEGER MIDDLE 5.9
BRYAN MIDDLE 5.8

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in St. Charles

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Enrollment 36
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 83.3%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic 2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4689 N HWY 94, St. Charles, MO 63301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Trinity Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY (rated 9.7/10, 5.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LINCOLN ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 6.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Discovery Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Orchard Farm Middle School St. Charles 2.4 mi 7.6
Orchard Farm High School St. Charles 2.1 mi 6.5
Orchard Farm Elementary St. Charles 2.4 mi 5.8
Early Learning Center St. Charles 2.8 mi 4.8
Discovery Elementary St. Charles 3.5 mi 8.2
COVERDELL ELEM. St. Charles 4.7 mi 7.7
DUCHESNE HIGH SCHOOL St. Charles 5.4 mi 7.8
ST. CHARLES HIGH St. Charles 5.5 mi 7.4
ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART St. Charles 5.6 mi 7.9
HARDIN MIDDLE St. Charles 5.6 mi 9.3
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY St. Charles 5.6 mi 9.7
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles 6.0 mi 6.6
WEST MIDDLE Hazelwood 6.2 mi 1.9
GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. St. Charles 5.8 mi 5.4
LINCOLN ELEM. St. Charles 6.3 mi 9.1
WEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Hazelwood 6.3 mi 5.3
ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH St. Charles 6.2 mi 8.3
MARYGROVE SERVICES, INC. Florissant 5.9 mi
GARRETT ELEM. Hazelwood 6.8 mi 5.2
HAZELWOOD WEST HIGH Hazelwood 6.6 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,551

Median Home Value

$249,400

Median Rent

$1,093/mo

Population

51,625

College Educated

38.5%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

37.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
EAST ELEMENTARY Steele, MO 4.9
BAMBINI CREATIVI Kansas City, MO 5.2
RIDGEWAY ELEM. Ridgeway, MO 5.2
Roscoe Elementary Osceola, MO 5.2
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Martinsburg, MO 5.2
CENTERVILLE ELEM. Centerville, MO 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trinity Lutheran School

What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?

Trinity Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?

Trinity Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity Lutheran School rank in MO?

Trinity Lutheran School ranks #350 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Trinity Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Trinity Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trinity Lutheran School a religious school?

Trinity Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Charles County

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