St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Brainerd, MN
817 Juniper St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Brainerd
- Serving families in Brainerd since at least 2011
St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Brainerd, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 210 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Duluth. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 167 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–8
- Students
- 210
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Duluth
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School 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 St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School
What grades does St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School serve?
St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School?
About 210 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic 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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