Martin Luther School

At Martin Luther School We Kindle Character, Spark Joy, and Ignite Curiosity Through the Light of Christ!

Now Enrolling | Age 3 Early Childhood through 8th Grade | Call 417-624-1403

It’s time to enroll! Call our principal, Mrs. Mollie Ramstad today. 417-624-1403. Age 3 through 8th Grade. We are fully accredited and in good standing with NLSA, following a rigorous self study and evaluation process. To God be the glory!

We invite you to be a part of what God is doing at Martin Luther School! As a top-notch accredited Christian School, this mission outreach of Immanuel Lutheran Church has been serving families in this Joplin location since 1953 with excellence in academics balanced with a Christ-centered approach. MLS has openings for students in Early Childhood and Kindergarten, and continuing through 8th Grade.

When Immanuel moved from downtown Joplin to our current property at 26th and Connecticut, the first structure we built was…the school! Martin Luther School is a part of Immanuel’s “DNA.” Come and see why we believe that our little Lutheran School might be just what your family needs.

Schedule a free Educational Success Consultation and take a free tour with our principal. You can also visit Martin Luther School’s own website at martinlutherjoplin.com.

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.

Summer Enrichment “Curiosity Camps” are Available for Your Kids!

Martin Luther School 2 — Curiosity Camps are held each week during the Summer, with different themes each week! Give your child more than daycare—feed their faith and curiosity, and help them to grow in knowledge and fun this Summer at Martin Luther School.

OUR FIVE CORE VALUES

Adopted by our school board as part of our Strategic Plan 2025–2029, these five core values define who we are and who we are forming our students to become:

Compassionate Leaders
Christ-Centered Servants
Innovative Thinkers
Resilient Learners
God’s Unique Creations

Every program, every lesson, and every interaction at Martin Luther School is shaped by these values.

OUR COMMUNITY

Martin Luther School is a place where families from all backgrounds are welcome. While we are rooted in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod tradition, our school community includes families from many denominations and faith backgrounds. As our leadership often says, “We are not here to make little Lutherans — we are here to encourage little Christians.” What unites us is a shared commitment to raising children who know Jesus, love others, and are prepared to make a difference in the world.

Martin Luther School is led by Principal Mollie Ramstad, Pastor Christopher Ramstad, and DCE Jason Glaskey, who together form the Ministry Leadership Team for Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School. This team ensures that the school and church work hand in hand to serve students, families, and the broader Joplin community.

We invite you to learn more about what makes Martin Luther School special. Schedule a tour, attend an event, or contact our school office at (417) 624-1403. We would love to welcome your family.

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Discover our 70+ year history, learn about our accreditation standards, or read what families say about the MLS experience.