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St. Paul's Lutheran School

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

Perham, MN

500 6th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Christian schools in Minnesota
  • Serving families in Perham since at least 2011

St. Paul's Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Perham, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 67 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. 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–8
Students
67
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 26 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 90% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 100 Christian elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    64’11–1270’13–1471’15–1682’17–1883’19–2084’21–2267’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K15
    K16
    19
    29
    312
    410
    57
    61
    71
    82

    Student body

    White99%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    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.

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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. 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 67 students, with 7 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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