A school that has Christ at its center approaches all aspects of education differently.  At St Luke’s we recognize each child as a gift from God to be protected, nurtured and encouraged to grow in faith and love. We seek to partner with parents in the important task of not only preparing our children for a successful future, but preparing them to enter the kingdom of heaven. Our close-knit school environment provides each child the space to discover their strengths, and our intimate class sizes ensure every child's needs are met.  After completing their time at St Luke’s, not only will our students be confident in their academic abilities, they will be steeped in the knowledge of God’s love and the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Church. It is difficult to quantify the benefits of a St Luke’s education, but you can be assured that they are a valued part of a loving school family.

Religion class is taught daily in all grades. School Mass is celebrated on Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM, Adoration is the first Friday of the month, Rosary is weekly in the months of October and May, Advent prayer services, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and grades 2nd and up celebrate Reconciliation multiple times throughout the year. In addition, we begin and end each day with prayer, as well as praying during lunch and any other time it is appropriate. Our behavior expectations also include striving to be Christ-like in how we conduct ourselves at St. Luke’s School.

Students from all faiths are welcome.

We welcome families from many Catholic parishes. These families pay the in-parish tuition rate while their home church subsidizes the rest of the tuition.

Catholic second graders, and older Catholic students who have not received the sacrament, are guided through First Reconciliation and prepared for First Communion.  Students must be Catholic to receive the Sacrament.

Quality Catholic education is an investment, but one that will enrich the life of your child and your entire family. We work hard to keep tuition affordable and offer many different financial assistance programs.. Click here to see the current tuition rates and fees.

There are multiple opportunities for financial aid. Click here to see additional information on financial aid and tuition assistance.

All tuition, field trips, and miscellaneous expenses are made through Blackbaud tuition management service.  After enrollment, you will receive information on how to set up your account with Blackbaud. Tuition payments can be made annually, bi-annually, or on a monthly plan.  JMC will still be used for lunch expenses.

Yes, you may deduct a portion of the tuition cost on your Iowa tax return.

Graduates from St Luke’s will be well prepared to attend any school they choose. We anticipate that many St Luke alums will attend Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines and some will attend their local public high school.

Yes, St Luke’s School is accredited by the State of Iowa and all teachers are licensed and endorsed by the State.

St Luke’s School has art, music, Spanish, physical education, guidance, middle-school STEM and library

Yes. For a fee, students can enroll in the before and/or after care program.  Before school care begins at 6:55 AM and after care ends at 5:30 PM.  Students in these programs are offered various planned activities and snacks.  For students who attend a daycare center before and / or after school, numerous local centers provide transportation to and from St. Luke’s School.

St Luke's School serves hot lunch on-site daily for an additional fee, following the State of Iowa hot lunch policies.

The school does not provide bussing. Families living more than 2 miles from the school qualify for reimbursement for their transportation expenses from the state. The transportation reimbursement form can be found here.

Yes. Our students are proud to look neat and ready to learn.  Each student must have at least one green logo polo shirt, which can be purchased at www.donaldsuniform.com, or Land’s End. Girls may wear plaid jumpers or skirts.  White polo shirts and navy pants can be purchased at any store.  The full-dress code is available in the digital backpack or click here.

Please contact our principal to inquire about your specific child’s needs and if they can be addressed at St Luke’s. The school can accommodate 504 plans, and some Individual Education Plans (IEPs). A speech-language pathologist comes to St. Luke’s for students who are identified as needing speech therapy.

Extra-curricular activities are available throughout the school year for all students. 5th grade and older may participate in band in addition to athletics, offered through the Catholic Athletic League which serves all Catholic parishes in the Des Moines area. Additional information can be found here.

Registration fees of $50 apply for most activities, which may be waived for financial hardship.

Explore our website, check out our Facebook page, and call our office to schedule a tour. Our staff would be happy to show you our school and tell you why St Luke’s will make a positive difference in the life of your child!