Immanuel Lutheran School

I am baffled by the people who say it's not a good value. When you consider that Immanuel is spending half as much per pupil as what the public schools spend, they are doing amazing things. I'm a graduate of this school who has also attended public schools. The teachers here are better care a lot more about us than the public school teachers did.

Immanuel is an excellent school. My children started with the Praise and Play program in the Preschool and have been attending the day school for a few years. The teachers at Immanuel are just wonderful. Not only do they truly care about your child, but they go out of their way to make sure they have every opportunity to excel. My husband and I enjoy the smaller class sizes and family atmosphere that is promoted between the different grades. Personally I love the uniforms. Cost wise they are on par with other brands. Watching for sales, hitting the resale and making sure you hold on to your receipt from LE for an exchange on those slacks when the knees blow can really make your dollar stretch far. As far as price of the tuition, the tuition is more than fair for the education your child is receiving. Sending your child to Immanuel or any other private school is a commitment. Not only in money but in time. My only complaint has to do with some of the parents at the school. A child is going to excel the most when parents are involved in their education. Too many parents send their kids to Immanuel, but don't really get involved. Those are the children that seem to struggle the most.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter completed the 3 & 4 year old preschool program here and it was a wonderful, wonderful experience -- the teachers were caring and ranged from simply terrific (Kling) to inspired/amazing (Clor). The new PS director also seems to be strengthening what is already a strong program. Caring of the teachers and staff is tremendous. Integrating the Christian education into the basic preschool program just flows naturally together. I'm excited my son will be starting PS there this year -- and so sad we can't/won't afford to send my daughter there for K and beyond.
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I love working here. It is a joy to come to school every day with such wonderful students. The staff is dedicated, and here because we want to be. There are many opportunities and it has a small town feel. We are constantly working on improving ourselves and helping the students. This is a wonderful school and growing better all the time.
--Submitted by a teacher

This is an awesome school with teachers that are engaged, tremendous academics (our kids are all excellent readers) and it really prepares them for high school and beyond. It always amazes me when people send their kids to a Christian school and then complain about an over emphasis on religion! I think Immanuel has a nice balance, the kids will learn the Bible, the Gospel, do memory work etc. and it is a priority. But they also excel at academics. Our kids are cared for, safe, and well schooled and in a Christian environment where Jesus Christ comes first. The uniforms are Lands End so it's not that expensive, and it's only the shirts for boys with nice slacks. A great community of people and church too. Five stars from me.
--Submitted by a parent

We have nothing but great things to say about the preschool program, the faculty and the administration at Immanuel Lutheran School.
--Submitted by a parent

Promotes cozy, small town feel. But it is clicky. Academics aren't any better than public schools in area. Uniforms are expensive, and there are too many choices. Boys will ruin all their expensive pants at recess. My son ruined 8 pairs one year. (playing some sort of tackle football/keep away at recess.) Not worth the $$ for acedemics, but it is a quaint school if you have money.
--Submitted by a parent

If you're looking for something small, family like and very religious, this is for you. Sunday school and church attendance is on report card. My child didn't like eating in the classroom. The desks aren't wiped down before eating, so I am not sure how clean their eating space is. The academics are ok, but they are not way ahead of the public schools. (like they lead you to believe) A lot of the success or failure of the child has to do with the parents. Often, schools are blamed. There's a lot of homework. If you believe homework is important, you may like the school. I would rather my kids play outside than have busywork homework (what I thought the lower grades homework was) Very clicky. Bullying no better than the public schools. No science lab.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school! Classes are small +teachers are there because they WANT to be. Building is secure+clean, but older. Lot's of activities and after school programs. Grades are accessible online. All sports except football 4th/5th gr+up.All do fairly well (less students so obviously no athlete stacking). After school program needs a better, more permanent site, but the caregivers really care for the kids. No dedicated cafeteria-- seems like a waste of space since the kids love to eat in their classrooms.They get free time to play after finish eating +clean up. Upper grades eat in the gym cafeteria style. ALL grades get least one recess. Of course it promotes religion---it's a Christian school!! Uniforms are $ but LAST, are colorful+modest-easy to get dressed. Reading program is GREAT!
--Submitted by a parent

I took my child out of this school due to an over emphasis on religion and not reading, writing and arithmetic. Religion is important. However, when you are at school, you need to be prepared for the future. The school that my child attends now is just wonderful. He is advanced in all areas and gets extra help to advance even more. Our public school is the best that one can be and the staff is fabulous. If you prefer a religious education, then Immanuel is right for your family!
--Submitted by a parent