Below Average
#290 of 319 private schools in MN
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
School · Fergus Falls, MN
A private school in Fergus Falls, MN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
610 HILLCREST DR, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 16:1 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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Where Hillcrest Lutheran Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,279
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56537; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp EdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.7 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Lakes Country AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is listed in Fergus Falls, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is a private school in Fergus Falls, MN, serving approximately 280 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
What grades does Hillcrest Lutheran Academy serve?
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Hillcrest Lutheran Academy?
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hillcrest Lutheran Academy rank in MN?
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy ranks #290 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Hillcrest Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hillcrest Lutheran Academy a private school?
Yes, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Lutheran affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Hillcrest Lutheran Academy a religious school?
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Lutheran
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Phone
- (218) 739-3371
- Area population (ZIP 56537)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 56537; 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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