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Petra Lutheran School
Elementary School
1049 1ST AVE N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Petra Lutheran School
Elementary School in Sauk Rapids · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Petra Lutheran School
Petra Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Sauk Rapids, MN. Petra Lutheran School serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Petra Lutheran 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.
Petra Lutheran 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.
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BetaHow Petra Lutheran School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Sauk Rapids, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Petra Lutheran School (this school) | — |
| Pleasantview Elementary | 5.9 |
| Benton-Stearns Education District | — |
| SAUK RAPIDS-RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.5 |
| MISSISSIPPI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY | 5.7 |
| Benton-Stearns Education - ASD | — |
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers | — |
| ALC - Sauk Rapids | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Private · Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- 1049 1ST AVE N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
- Phone
- (320) 251-0158
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MN aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1049 1ST AVE N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Petra Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Another option is ALL SAINTS ACADEMY-ST CLOUD CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Saint Cloud). Additionally, ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Sartell). For more schools in Sauk Rapids, see our Sauk Rapids schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$251,500
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
17,300
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
20.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
36.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Petra Lutheran School
What grades does Petra Lutheran School serve?
Petra Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Petra Lutheran School?
Petra Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petra Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petra Lutheran School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Petra Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Petra Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Petra Lutheran School a religious school?
Petra Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Benton County
- Phone
- (320) 251-0158
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