The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod believes education should address the whole person - body, mind and spirit - beginning in early childhood and continuing through higher education. 

Through early childhood programs, elementary schools and high schools, the congregations of the LCMS are dedicated to providing a solid Lutheran Christian education for our children by operating the largest Protestant parochial school system in America.

Accredited by National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), Bethlehem Lutheran School and Early Learning Center (ELC) meets or exceeds evidence-based essential indicators of school quality according to the following seven national standards for Lutheran schools: purpose, governance, student services, facilities, relationships, professional personnel, teaching, and learning.

The NLSA encourages, assists, and recognizes schools that provide quality Christian education and engage in continuous improvement. The actions that are planned by our school ensure continuous improvement and we are accountable to the Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accreditation commission to report our annual progress.

At Bethlehem Lutheran School, we seamlessly blend rigorous academics with our deeply-held Christian values. Our curriculum not only meets but also surpasses Colorado state standards, ensuring a robust and comprehensive educational experience.

Students are well-equipped to use the truth of God’s Word alongside the intellectual knowledge they acquire at Bethlehem Lutheran School (BLS).

At BLS, we're dedicated to providing an education where faith and learning go hand in hand, preparing each student for a life of informed faith and thoughtful citizenship.

At Bethlehem we believe in the power of personalized attention in shaping young minds. Our Kindergarten through 8th-grade classes maintain an average size of just 14.5 students.

This intimate learning environment ensures that each child receives individualized attention and tailored instruction, fostering a deeper understanding and a stronger academic foundation.

In our small classes, students not only excel academically but also form close, nurturing relationships with their teachers and classmates, creating a supportive and engaging community that encourages every child to reach their full potential.

Early Learning Center required ratios:

• 2-year olds - 1:7

• 2.5-year olds - 1:8

• 3-year olds - 1:10

• 4-year olds - 1:12

With 484 combined years of teaching experience, the faculty and staff at Bethlehem are veteran teachers, averaging just over 14 years in the classroom per educator!

• Our Early Learning Center teaching staff averages 10+ years of experience with over 4.5 years on average serving at Bethlehem.

• Our Kindergarten through Eighth Grade faculty averages more than 22 years in the teaching profession, with 12.5 years on average serving at Bethlehem.

With highly competitive rates for the Denver metro area, families who enroll their children at Bethlehem receive an excellent value for an outstanding Christian education!

Kindergarten - 8th Grade

• Annual K-8 Community Member Tuition = $7100

• Annual K-8 Bethlehem Lutheran Church Member Tuition = $6100/year
  (discounted with a $1000 scholarship)

Early Learning Center

• Full-Day ELC = $760/month (10-month school year)

• Half-Day ELC = $970/month (10-month school year)

Numerous opportunities exist to subsidize the cost of tuition, including a $1000 church-member scholarship (K-8), a multi-child discount (ELC & K-8), an ACE scholarship (K-8), financial aid (qualification-dependent for ELC & K-8), and even referral bonuses.

Don’t let money stand in the way of your child becoming a BLS Bobcat in Lakewood, CO!