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#194 of 319 private schools in MN
Elmendorf Christian School
School · Mountain Lake, MN
A private school in Mountain Lake, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 11th.
42668 600TH AVE, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,089
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56159; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuhof SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elmendorf Christian School is listed in Mountain Lake, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Elmendorf Christian School
Elmendorf Christian School is a private school in Mountain Lake, MN, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmendorf Christian School
What grades does Elmendorf Christian School serve?
Elmendorf Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Elmendorf Christian School?
Elmendorf Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmendorf Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmendorf Christian School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Elmendorf Christian School rank in MN?
Elmendorf Christian School ranks #194 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Elmendorf Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmendorf Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Elmendorf Christian School a private school?
Yes, Elmendorf Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Elmendorf Christian School a religious school?
Elmendorf Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cottonwood County
- Phone
- (507) 427-3041
- Area population (ZIP 56159)
- 2,520
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56159; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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