St. Paul's Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
New Ulm, MN
126 S Payne St, New Ulm, MN 56073
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 largest Christian school in New Ulm
- Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New Ulm since at least 2011
In New Ulm, Minnesota, St. Paul's Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 316 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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
- 316
- Teachers
- 15 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 149 girls, 167 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% 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. Paul's 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. Paul's Lutheran School
What grades does St. Paul's Lutheran School serve?
St. Paul's Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul's Lutheran School?
About 316 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul'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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