Every Child

Formed by Christ & the Classics

Immanuel Lutheran School is a community that cultivates the minds, hearts, and bodies of JK-8th grade students through classical education and Lutheran catechesis to foster faith in God and love towards neighbor.

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Proclaiming Christ Boldly

In Work | In Play | In Prayer

In Immanuel Lutheran School is a private, Christian school in Alexandria where students find their τέλος (Greek for “end” or “goal) in Christ.

To this end, Immanuel School provides a time-tested education with low tech, Christ-centered learning environments focused on the Good, the True, and the Beautiful.

Upon graduating Immanuel Lutheran School, our students enter high school equipped to confess Christ, to flourish academically, and to build community.

What does a classical Christian education look like at Immanuel?

9:1

student to faculty ratio

154

years since our founding

100%

private high school placement rate

And a History of Collegiate Success

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Northeastern University -

U.S. Air Force Academy -

University of Chicago -

Wheaton -

Clemson -

Texas A&M -

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy -

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -

University of Virginia -

Harvard - Baylor - Boston College - Carnegie Mellon - Concordia University Chicago - Hillsdale College - James Madison - Liberty - Middlebury College - Northeastern University - U.S. Air Force Academy - University of Chicago - Wheaton - Clemson - Texas A&M - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - University of Virginia -

Ready to take the next step?

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:31-32

Verse of the year 2025

Our Verse of the Week is Psalm 33:6. #verseoftheweek #ilsalexandria #classicalchristianeducation

Today, Immanuel had the privilege of honoring not only the brave veterans of the United States, but also the beloved former and active servicemen and women in our school community. Pictured is Mr. Tony Kimbrough, our fourth grade teacher, a second gr

Christ promises that, just as his pure Gospel goes out to all the earth, so also false teachers will rise up to distort and tear down this blessed doctrine. This is in fact necessary, as the distinction between truth and falsehood cause the Gospel to

Our students have much to show for the short time they have been in school this year! Last Friday morning, the Lower School students shared their growing ability in public speaking, musical performance, and memory work from Junior Kindergarten reciti

Join us at an upcoming Open House! Meet our faculty, observe classes, and experience the richness of a classical and Christian education at Immanuel Lutheran School. The link to register is in our bio. #ilsalexandria #classicalchristianeducation #arl

On this All Souls Day, we turn to the Psalmist, now a part of the church triumphant. Our prayer is that our students learn to take refuge in the Lord so that they can say with St. Patrick, “Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
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On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door, challenging corruption in the Roman Catholic Church and ultimately igniting the fires of the Reformation. Luther went on to teach justification through faith alone

Our four Upper School Houses serve to develop student character, boost school spirit, and support strong friendships. We are proud of our House system and how it characterizes our Upper School. Swipe to learn more about Houses at Immanuel. #ilsalexan

This week, we meditate on 1 Timothy 6, praying that our students will develop spiritual reliance on Christ rather than on material possessions. God is generous to bless our school with faculty who constantly point our students back to Him. We wish yo

Our Kindergarteners had a special day last week exploring the classic children’s book “Bread and Jam for Frances” by Russell Hoban.

In the book, a delightful badger named Frances discovers that getting her wishes does not always c