Enriching Students Lives for Over 50 Years
Located in Newhall, Iowa, Central Lutheran School (CLS) is the only Christian school in Benton County. Educating 3-Year-Old-Preschool through 8th grade.
Why Central Lutheran School is perfect for YOU!
Christ-Centered
In addition to your child’s physical well-being, Central Lutheran School offers a safe, emotional, and spiritual environment.
We Have It All
From stellar academics and small class sizes to extracurricular activities, we really do have it all! Learn more here.
Family Environment
There are so many ways to get involved and meet new parents and students at school. CLS has more than a dozen volunteer committees!
Central Lutheran School
By the Numbers
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After graduating from our 8th grade, students are regularly in the top 10% of graduating seniors
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Our average class size is 15 students
#1
Our Preschool Teacher, Ms. Becky, was named National Teacher of the Year
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We are open to ALL – no matter your financial standing, religious background or home town
More Reasons to Love CLS
In addition to our outstanding academic history:
- CLS is Christ-centered in everything we do. Chapel is every Wednesday, which is student-led and open to the public. Students also give back to the community and volunteer in many ways.
- We offer all sports.
- Students can participate in show choir, band, spelling bees, science fairs, art shows, and more!
- We partner with Benton Community School District for all busing needs (even for preschool)!
- Our school chefs make delicious and creative meals, many homemade.
“The friendships I have built, a solid faith starting at a young age, and the closeness of everyone feeling like a family.”
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Central Lutheran School Alumnus
“Overall, I felt over prepared for my future in high school. This is a good thing. I felt ahead of the students who did not go to CLS.”
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Central Lutheran School Alumnus
“When I went to high school, papers were easier to write and it was easier to annotate poems and readings.”
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Central Lutheran School Alumnus
2022-23 Official School Year Calendar
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