Messiah Lutheran School in Plainfield, NJ, enrolls 51 students from preschool through second grade in an urban setting.
The co–ed school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary program.
The student–teacher ratio of 26:1, with a total of two teachers serving students in grades PK–2.
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Plainfield community.
Messiah Lutheran School provides early childhood and lower elementary education in a large town near other private schools in Plainfield.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Messiah Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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