CHOOSING MARTIN LUTHER
Updated Facilities
We’ve been here in South Joplin for decades, serving our community’s children and families with a great Christian Education. Did you know that Martin Luther School had Joplin’s very first Kindergarten? Our first teacher, Miss Estella Fritz, was a beloved and well-known teacher in our community. Ask around! Miss Fritz and our Early Childhood program are still well-loved and fondly remembered.
Continuing our school’s legacy of serving Joplin families, in a recent building project we multiplied our Early Childhood and Preschool Program with the addition of two tornado safe rooms which double as classrooms for our littlest ones. With heated floors in the new rooms and a backup generator, Martin Luther School has some of the safest, coziest spaces in town — the perfect place to learn and grow for generations to come.
“WHY IS MARTIN LUTHER A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN? CHRIST FIRST, CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS, AND STRONG ACADEMICS!”
Mrs. Mollie Ramstad, School Principal
Why Choose Martin Luther School?
- Jesus Christ is at the center of all we do.
- We build our curriculum on the foundation of God’s Word.
- We uphold a rich tradition of academic excellence.
- We empower children to be witnesses for Jesus and make God-pleasing choices.
- We partner with the home to provide the best education possible.
Our Mission
Founded in 1953, Martin Luther School is a Christ-centered Lutheran school for early childhood through eighth grade that kindles character, sparks joy, and ignites learner curiosity in every child through the light of Christ.
Your Choice
Families in the Joplin area have the opportunity to choose from many strong schools. Every child is a gift from God our Father. Children need to receive the very best education — one that is not only strong in math, science, language arts, history, and music, but founded in the One that will last forever: Jesus Christ. At Martin Luther School, the Savior stays in the center.
- YOU have the desire to choose the solid foundation for your child.
- YOU want your child to learn Christian values.
- YOU want your child to succeed spiritually, academically, and personally.
- YOU want a place for your child that ignites the flame of learning!
Curriculum
A Christ-centered curriculum of readiness, instruction, and experience is presented across all subjects — Art, Computer, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religion, Science, Social Studies, Electives, Co-Curricular, and Extra-Curricular activities.
Student Life
A day in the life of a student at Martin Luther includes a daily Christian walk, along with strong academic and extra-curricular programs. Faculty, staff, and facilities are all part of the experience:
- Daily religious instruction and weekly chapel services
- Resource teacher and departmentalized instruction (Grades 5–8)
- Two tornado safe rooms with heated floors and backup generator
- Music offerings — school choir, bell choir, private instruction
- Musicals, plays, Geography Bee, Bible Bee, Academic Fair
- Academic and Robotics Club, SMART boards, 1:1 devices
- Average class sizes 12–15 students
- After school care program and summer Curiosity Camps
- Qualified faculty averaging 16 years experience
- Daily support from pastoral staff, DCE, and K-9 Comfort Dog Team
- National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA)
Hear from real MLS families on our Testimonials page, learn about our accreditation, or explore our 70+ year history in Joplin.
Martin Luther School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and accredited through National Lutheran School Accreditation. Located at 2616 S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. Phone: (417) 624-1403.
Learn more about what we believe and how faith shapes our school on our Faith & Values page.