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First Lutheran Christian School

1810 Northampton St Holyoke, MA 01040

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,200
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

First Lutheran Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
9 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Collared, solid color shirts/blouses; khakis or similar pants, Solid color skirts/jumpers/dresses. Dress down days on Fridays
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Sliding tuition scale for second and subsequent children in same family
% on Financial Aid
6%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Robert Lastowski (Principal)
Admissions Associate
Christine Ferguson
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama Club

School Notes

  • First Lutheran School promotes excellence in contemporary education with a caring Christian faculty and staff committed to providing challenging academic instruction in a joyful Christian setting to the whole community.
  • First Lutheran Church has been serving Holyoke and Western Massachusetts since 1867, providing over 130 years of dedicated and committed work for the Lord.
  • First Lutheran Christian School offers a full-day four-year-old academic program.
  • Our teaching includes the social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional learning processes.
  • Our "Letter People" is an engaging way to teach letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
  • First Lutheran Church and School has established a Christian Day School to offer a complete Christian education to its children and the children of the community.
  • Serving the Pioneer Valley and beyond since 1981.
  • The school offers a challenging curriculum of core subjects and electives.
  • We offer a nurturing, safe environment in which children grow academically and spiritually.
  • FLS has a faculty of qualified, dedicated individuals who meet state certification guidelines.
  • All hold Bachelor of Arts degrees; several have a Masters Degree.
  • The children from pre-school through 5th grade are in a self-contained classroom.
  • The Pre-school teacher has an aide.
  • Grades 6,7,and 8 are departmentalized.
  • The purpose of this organization will be to help parents and teachers in their mutual concern for greater effectiveness in Christian child training.
  • First Lutheran School promotes excellence in contemporary education with a caring Christian faculty and staff committed to providing challenging academic instruction in a joyful Christian setting to the whole community.
  • First Lutheran Church has been serving Holyoke and Western Massachusetts since 1867, providing over 130 years of dedicated and committed work for the Lord.
  • School offer a full-day four-year-old academic program.
  • Our teaching includes the social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional learning processes.
  • Our "Letter People" is an engaging way to teach letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
  • First Lutheran Church and School has established a Christian Day School to offer a complete Christian education to its children and the children of the community.
  • It first opened in 1981.
  • The school offers a challenging curriculum of core subjects and electives.
  • We offer a nurturing, safe environment in which children grow academically and spiritually.
  • FLS has a faculty of qualified, dedicated individuals who meet state certification guidelines.
  • All hold Bachelor of Arts degrees; several have a Masters Degree.
  • The children from pre-school through 5th grade are in a self-contained classroom.
  • The Pre-school teacher has an aide.
  • Grades 6,7,and 8 are departmentalized.
  • The purpose of this organization will be to help parents and teachers in their mutual concern for greater effectiveness in Christian child training.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Lutheran Christian School cost?
First Lutheran Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of First Lutheran Christian School?
The acceptance rate of First Lutheran Christian School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran Christian School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $24,168 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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