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Elmendorf Christian School

Brethren school · Grades K–11

Mountain Lake, MN

42668 600th Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Minnesota
  • Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2019–20

In Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Elmendorf Christian School is a Brethren private school for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Minnesota. Enrollment is up about 32% since 2019–20. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–11
Students
58
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 19 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Brethren
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Minnesota (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Christian schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 57 Christian schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    44’19–2054’21–2258’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K7
    15
    28
    34
    46
    57
    61
    74
    85
    95
    103
    113

    Student body

    White98%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Elmendorf Christian School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Elmendorf Christian School

    What grades does Elmendorf Christian School serve?

    Elmendorf Christian School serves grades K–11.

    How many students attend Elmendorf Christian School?

    About 58 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Elmendorf Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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