St. James Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–6
Fairmont, MN
108 S James St, Fairmont, MN 56031
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Minnesota
- Serving families in Fairmont since at least 2011
St. James Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Fairmont, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 38 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota. Students attend about 7 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–6
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 21 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 St. James Lutheran 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. James Lutheran School
What grades does St. James Lutheran School serve?
St. James Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. James Lutheran School?
About 38 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Lutheran 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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