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Lakeside Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 8–12

Buffalo, MN

100 Garrison Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • A Christian school in Buffalo

Lakeside Academy is a Christian private school in Buffalo, Minnesota, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 28 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2015–16. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
28
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Christian high schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 14 Christian high schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    24’15–1618’17–1826’19–2021’21–2228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    81
    93
    107
    115
    1212

    Student body

    White43%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black14%
    Asian14%
    Two or more races4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    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 Lakeside Academy

    What grades does Lakeside Academy serve?

    Lakeside Academy serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Lakeside Academy?

    About 28 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lakeside 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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