Lake Academy
Alternative school · Grades K–6
Grand Rapids, MN
20284 River Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Grand Rapids
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools nationwide
In Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Lake Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 14 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools nationwide. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 160 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 2.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of independent elementary schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lake 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 Lake Academy
What grades does Lake Academy serve?
Lake Academy serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Lake Academy?
About 14 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lake 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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