Admissions

Welcome to CCLS

Welcome to Christ Community Lutheran School!  As you get acquainted with CCLS, we are confident that you will find that we are a school with a focus on academic excellence in a Christ-centered community. Located on five campuses, Christ Community Lutheran School provides Christian education for infants as young as six weeks through Grade 8. Over 700 students are enrolled at CCLS this school year between all five of our school campuses. CCLS was established in 1973; it is an association school of four St. Louis congregations of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. At CCLS, we hold to a Statement of Faith, based in Biblical truth, which guides school actions and decisions. Our faculty and staff are a group of dedicated educational leaders, faithful to the development of young people’s minds and hearts. Our families come from varied backgrounds, with the commonality of commitment to Christian education.  Working together, we live out our vision to transform lives through Christ-centered education.

We are currently accepting inquiries for the 2025-26 and the 2026-27 school year. Please fill out an inquiry HERE.

Key Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year Admissions/Enrollment

9/2/2025 - Inquiry Process Begins - Inquiry Form Active on Website
9/2/2025 - On Campus Visits Begin
11/3/2025 - Admissions Process Begins -- Applications Posted for Candidates at Noon
12/1/2025 - Tuition Rates Published
12/2/2025 - Priority Re-Enrollment Process for Current Students Begins
12/31/2025 - Application Deadline for First Round of ECE Placement
1/9/2026 - Priority Re-Enrollment Process for Current Students Ends
1/29/2026 - New Student (ECE-8th) Admissions Decisions Posted
5/16/2026 - Tuition Contract & Deposit Due
7/31/2026 - Student Checklist Forms Due - Health Forms, Permissions/Acknowledgments
8/20/2026 - First Tuition Payment Due

2025-2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Admissions Process

1. Inquiry

Let us know that you are interested in learning more about CCLS by first completing the Inquiry Form below. After you have completed the form, you will receive a follow-up phone call from our admissions team to answer any questions that you may have and provide you with information about our school's admissions process.

By completing the Inquiry Form, you will be registered in our online “CCLS Blackbaud” enrollment system, which is used for all steps in the admissions and enrollment process. You will receive an email invitation to complete your Blackbaud account set up, which is necessary for next steps in the admissions/enrollment process.

2. Visit Campus

We would love to host you for a tour with a member of our Admissions Team to share more with you about CCLS and hear about what's important to you for your child's education. A member of our admissions team will reach out to schedule your tour after you complete an Inquiry Form.

Incoming kindergarten–8th grade students will meet with the principal and have the opportunity to shadow prior to enrollment. 

3. Admissions

After you have set up your CCLS Blackbaud account, you will have access to complete an Admissions Application. The Application is part of an enrollment Checklist, accessed by logging into your CCLS Blackbaud account. The online admissions application is best filled out on a computer.  Instructions for accessing and completing the Application are available at this link. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee due at the time of application. You will complete the following information on the application:

  • Student Information: name, gender, birthdate, address, race, religion, entering grade
  • Student Education History: most recent school, history of suspension/expulsion, behavioral issues, learning differences, 504 or IEP, academic strengths & weaknesses. Click this link for information about Students with Special Needs.
  • Household Information: parent name, gender, marital status, phone, email, employment, custody of student (more than one household can be entered)
  • Family members already attending CCLS: relationship, name
  • Signature: digital signature of one parent/guardian required
  • Application payment: $50
  • Documentation: Birth certificate, Most recent report card, IEP/504 (If applicable)

Click here to view our admissions and enrollment policy.  Admissions applications will be placed under review, as they are received, by the school's admissions team.  All prospective K-8 students will meet with the campus principal prior to admissions decisions.  You will receive an admissions Decision via the CCLS Blackbaud system. For full classes for which there is a waiting pool of candidates, you must first complete the Application processes and be admitted in order to be placed in the waiting pool. Note: We are currently accepting Applications  for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in November 2024.

4. Enrollment Agreement

Students who are accepted for admissions to CCLS will be notified and will receive an online Enrollment Agreement in their “CCLS Blackbaud” enrollment account.  The Enrollment Agreement requires signature by one parent/guardian; terms of the agreement include acknowledgement of the statements, rules, regulations, conditions, and other terms contained in the  CCLS Parent Student Handbook, including the Statement of Faith,  and acknowledgement of and agreement to the Family Commitment.  The enrollment agreement may be completed on a mobile device.  Completion of the Enrollment Agreement requires payment of a $300 non-refundable Enrollment Fee. Instructions for completing the Enrollment Agreement may be found at this link.

5. Tuition Contract

After the Enrollment Agreement is complete, enrolled students will receive an online Tuition Contract in their “CCLS Blackbaud” enrollment account.  The Tuition Contract will outline the annual tuition for CCLS. For K-8 students, the Tuition Contract will also apply any discounts, scholarships or financial aid received.  The Tuition Contract requires signature by one parent/guardian and may be completed on a mobile device.  Completed Tuition Contracts and a 10% tuition deposit are due by May 20 prior to the next academic year. Instructions for completing the Tuition Contract may be found at this link.

6. Student Checklist

The following documents must be submitted to the student’s “CCLS Blackbaud” student checklist no later than July 15 prior to the upcoming academic year: Acknowledgements & Permissions, Immunization records, Physical exam records.

Early Childhood Program Options and Tuition for 2026-27

Our Early Childhood Education Program serves children 6 weeks–4 years old. Please click through the tabs to learn more about our program options and tuition rates. We are a 10 month academic program. Please click here to view the 2025-2026 academic calendar (the 2026-2027 calendar will be published in early 2026).

Early Childhood Education academic year tuition is paid in 10 installments (deposit due in May, monthly payments begin in August).

Monthly School Day Rate for 5 Days: $1,642

  • Age 6 weeks to one year
  • 5 days per week school day - 8:15am-3:30pm
  • Before/after care available for scheduled days
    • Before School Care - 7:00am-8:15am: $270
    • After School Care - 3:30pm-5:30pm: $410
  • Glendale, Kirkwood Campuses

Early Childhood Education academic year tuition is paid in 10 installments.

Monthly School Day Rate for 5 Days: $1,642
Monthly School Day Rate for 3 Days: $1,090
Monthly School Day Rate for 2 Days: $793

  • Age 1 by July 31 of school year
  • 2, 3 or 5 days per week (see 2 and 3 day choices, below) - 8:15am-3:30pm
  • Before/after care available for scheduled days
    • Before School Care - 7:00am-8:15am
      • 5 Days: $270, 3 Days: $190, 2 Days: $140
    • After School Care - 3:30pm-5:30pm
      • 5 Days: $410, 3 Days: $285, 2 Days: $210
  • Crestwood, Glendale, Kirkwood Campuses

Choices for 2 Day Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday, Thursday
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday, Friday
  • Wednesday, Friday

Choices for 3 Day Schedule:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Early Childhood Education academic year tuition is paid in 10 installments.

Monthly Rate for 5 Days: $1,159 (school day) / $636 (half day)
Monthly Rate for 3 Days: $818 (school day) / $450 (half day)
Monthly Rate for 2 Days: $603 (school day) / $331 (half day)

  • Age 2, 3 or 4 by July 31 of school year
  • 2, 3 or 5 days per week (see 2 and 3 day choices, below)
  • School day (8:15am-3:30pm)
    • Crestwood, Glendale, Kirkwood, Webster Campuses
  • Half day (8:15am - 11:45am)
    • Crestwood, Webster Campuses only
  • Before/after care available for scheduled days
    • Before School Care - 7:00am-8:15am
      • 5 Days: $180, 3 Days: $130, 2 Days: $95
    • After School Care - 3:30pm-5:30pm
      • 5 Days: $255, 3 Days: $180, 2 Days: $135
  • Preschool 3’s and 4’s must be potty trained prior to first day of school

Choices for 2 Day Schedule:

  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Monday, Thursday
  • Tuesday, Thursday
  • Tuesday, Friday
  • Wednesday, Friday

Choices for 3 Day Schedule:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

K–8 Tuition & Financial Assistance

At Christ Community Lutheran School, it is our desire that a Christ-centered education, delivered with excellence, be accessible to all students, regardless of financial need. Tuition assistance options are available for students entering Kindergarten to 8th Grade.  We invite and encourage families to have a conversation with our Admissions Team to discuss the ways that a CCLS education can be accessible and affordable for your family.

Tuition & Fees for 2026-27

The CCLS Tuition Rate for Kindergarten to 8th grade students is based on the cost of education at CCLS. Academic year tuition is paid in 10 installments (deposit due in May, monthly payments begin in August), with the annual rate listed below:

Tuition Rate (Kindergarten - 8th Grade) - $9,800
Tuition assistance, including benefits for CCLS Association Church Members, are available. Detailed information is listed in the “Tuition Assistance” tab below.

CCLS Association Church Member Tuition Benefits
CCLS Association Church Member 1st Child ($3210 benefit) - $6590
CCLS Association Church Member 2nd Child ($3600 benefit) - $6200
CCLS Association Church Member 3rd+ Child ($4500 benefit) - $5300

Required Fees
Application Fee (New students only; non-refundable) - $50
Enrollment Fee - $300 ($600 family max.; non-refundable)
Resource Fee (Students receiving additional services for IEPs; tuition assistance available - see “Tuition Assistance” section below)

Optional Fees
Elementary Campus - Charger Club
Morning: 7:00am to 8:00am - $300 per child per semester (unlimited access)
Afternoon: 3:30pm to 5:30pm - $600 per child per semester (unlimited access) 
Middle School Campus - Charger Club
Morning: 7:00am to 7:40am - $100 per child per semester (unlimited access)
Afternoon: 3:30pm to 5:30pm - $300 per child per semester (unlimited access)

Tuition Assistance Opportunities

We encourage all prospective families to explore the following opportunities available for tuition assistance, making a CCLS education accessible and affordable.  Our Admissions Team welcomes an opportunity to answer any questions you may have about Tuition Assistance at CCLS:

MOScholars Program
CCLS participates in MOScholars, a scholarship program established by the state of Missouri to provide opportunities and resources for students to attend private schools.  Scholarships are available to qualifying students entering kindergarten and first grade, students transferring from public schools, and students with IEPs.  Learn more about the program at this link; learn about the application process here.  MOScholars financial awards are applied to the CCLS K-8 tuition rate prior to the application of other tuition assistance, as listed below.  

Resource Fee Scholarships
The CCLS Resource Fee for students who receive additional educational services for IEPs is fully funded through MOScholars financial awards for qualifying students.  Students with IEPs/SPs who do not receive MOScholars financial awards may be awarded CCLS Resource Fee Scholarships, covering the cost of the Resource Fee.

CCLS Association Church Member Tuition Benefits
Families who are members of one of our four Christ Community Lutheran School association churches (Concordia Lutheran Church - Kirkwood, Glendale Lutheran Church, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Crestwood, and The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens) receive an association church member tuition benefit; per child amounts increase for families with multiple children.  CCLS Association Church Member Tuition Benefits are applied to the CCLS K-8 tuition rate after MOScholars financial awards for qualifying students.  For the 2026-27 school year, up to the following amounts will be deducted from the K-8 tuition rate for CCLS Association Church Member Tuition Benefits:

  • CCLS Association Church Member 1st Child - $3210 benefit
  • CCLS Association Church Member 2nd Child  - $3600 benefit
  • CCLS Association Church Member 3rd+ Child - $4500 benefit

Other Scholarship Opportunities
Kindergarten-Grade 8 families may apply for need-based financial assistance through FACTS .  FACTS is not a source of assistance; rather, a third-party qualifier that is impartial, confidential, and accurate. The financial aid process may be started at this link.  Financial aid applications are due by April 10th.  The following scholarships may be awarded based on the FACTS application process; these scholarships are applied to the CCLS K-8 tuition rate after MOScholars financial awards and CCLS Association Church Member Benefits:

  1. LESA Building Blocks 
  2. Concordia Seminary (for qualified seminary students)
  3. LCMS church congregational scholarships  (Contact your home church for more information)
  4. CCLS community scholarships  

If you have questions or would like more information regarding tuition assistance, please contact CCLS Director of Finance, Carrie Duesenberg, at .