St. John Lutheran
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elk River, MN
9231 Viking Blvd, Elk River, MN 55330
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Christian schools in Elk River
St. John Lutheran is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Elk River, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 137 students and around 17 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 171 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
- 137
- Teachers
- 8.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
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. John Lutheran 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. John Lutheran
What grades does St. John Lutheran serve?
St. John Lutheran serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Lutheran?
About 137 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Lutheran?
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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