Foothills Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Backus, MN
210 First Ave E, Backus, MN 56435
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Minnesota
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Foothills Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Backus, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 29 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Minnesota. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 169 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 29
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 35% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Minnesota (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Christian schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 57 Christian schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Foothills Christian Academy whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about Foothills Christian Academy
What grades does Foothills Christian Academy serve?
Foothills Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Foothills Christian Academy?
About 29 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Foothills Christian Academy?
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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