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St. Paul Lutheran School

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

Fairmont, MN

201 Oxford St, Fairmont, MN 56031

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Fairmont
  • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Minnesota

In Fairmont, Minnesota, St. Paul Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 70 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 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
70
Teachers
7.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    122’11–1289’17–1869’19–2078’21–2270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K13
    113
    211
    36
    47
    58
    66
    71
    85

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races9%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Christian School Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Paul Lutheran School 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 St. Paul Lutheran School

    What grades does St. Paul Lutheran School serve?

    St. Paul Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul Lutheran School?

    About 70 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul 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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