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#73 of 319 private schools in MN

Top 23% of private schools

Heritage Christian School

School

116 HARDING ST S, Karlstad, MN 56732

Private

Enrollment

35

Student-Teacher

4.5:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#73 of 319

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Heritage Christian School

7.3/10

School in Karlstad · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Karlstad Elementary

5.0/10

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8.5/10

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About Heritage Christian School

Heritage Christian School is a private school in Karlstad, MN. Heritage Christian School serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.1 pts above MN schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • MN avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, Heritage Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.5:1 students to teachers, Heritage Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Heritage Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Heritage Christian School compares to the 2 public schools in Karlstad, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
This School
vs
11.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
35
This School
vs
88
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.4% vs 0%
Black 5.7% vs 0%
Heritage Christian School Karlstad Public Avg

All Schools in Karlstad

School Rating
Heritage Christian School (this school) 7.3
TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY 8.5
KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY 5.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 10.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.0 / 10
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Enrollment 35
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.4%
Black 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

116 HARDING ST S, Karlstad, MN 56732

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heritage Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. VIKING ELEMENTARY (rated 9.5/10, 25.2 miles away, in nearby Viking), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BADGER SECONDARY (rated 8.5/10, 26.6 miles away, in nearby Badger), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Karlstad, see our Karlstad schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 35.6 mi
School Distance Rating
KARLSTAD ELEMENTARY Karlstad 0.6 mi 5.0
TRI-COUNTY SECONDARY Karlstad 0.6 mi 8.5
MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH Newfolden 17.4 mi 7.8
NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY Newfolden 17.5 mi 7.2
GREENBUSH ELEMENTARY Greenbush 17.1 mi 7.7
Greenbush-Middle River Secondary Greenbush 17.1 mi 6.4
VIKING ELEMENTARY Viking 25.2 mi 9.5
STEPHEN SENIOR HIGH Stephen 18.9 mi 6.7
ARGYLE ELEMENTARY Argyle 22.2 mi 8.3
LANCASTER ELEMENTARY Lancaster 23.2 mi 5.8
LANCASTER SECONDARY Lancaster 23.2 mi 8.0
WARREN ELEMENTARY Warren 29.0 mi 7.1
WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SECONDARY Warren 29.0 mi 6.7
KITTSON CENTRAL SECONDARY Hallock 24.2 mi 7.4
KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Hallock 24.2 mi 7.8
BADGER ELEMENTARY Badger 26.6 mi 6.2
BADGER SECONDARY Badger 26.6 mi 8.5
ST BERNARD'S SCHOOL Thief River Falls 35.3 mi 6.7
LINCOLN SENIOR HIGH Thief River Falls 35.4 mi 6.1
NORTHWEST AREA LEARNING CENTER Thief River Falls 35.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 56732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,841

Median Home Value

$150,700

Median Rent

$650/mo

Population

978

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

47.7

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SWWC ELC - Windom Windom, MN 7.4
Alexander Learning Academy Faribault, MN 7.1
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mankato, MN 7.5
SOUTHVIEW CHRISTIAN Burnsville, MN 7.1
ST SCHOLASTICA HSC ACADEMY Isanti, MN 6.9
ITASKIN EDUCATION CENTER Grand Rapids, MN 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heritage Christian School

What grades does Heritage Christian School serve?

Heritage Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Christian School?

Heritage Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Christian School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Christian School rank in MN?

Heritage Christian School ranks #73 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Heritage Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Heritage Christian School a private school?

Yes, Heritage 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 Heritage Christian School a religious school?

Heritage Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kittson County

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