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St. John S Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Young America, MN

27 1st St NW, Young America, MN 55397

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Young America since at least 2011

In Young America, Minnesota, St. John S Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 71 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 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
71
Teachers
5.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 51% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–1299’13–1490’15–1686’17–1878’19–2078’21–2271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K11
    110
    28
    36
    47
    58
    64
    713
    84

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John S Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    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 St. John S Lutheran School

    What grades does St. John S Lutheran School serve?

    St. John S Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John S Lutheran School?

    About 71 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John S 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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