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Below Average

#288 of 319 private schools in MN

Risen Savior Lutheran School

Elementary School

516 W 7TH ST, Mankato, MN 56001

Private

Enrollment

83

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Minnesota private schools

#288 of 319

In Mankato

#4 of 4

public schools

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Risen Savior Lutheran School

4.7/10

Elementary School in Mankato · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.4/10

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About Risen Savior Lutheran School

Risen Savior Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Mankato, MN. Risen Savior Lutheran School serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Risen Savior Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 319 private schools in MN.

How it compares1.7 pts below MN schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • MN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 83 students, Risen Savior 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.

Risen Savior 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Risen Savior Lutheran School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Mankato, MN

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
83
This School
vs
279
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.3% vs 0%
Black 6% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.6% vs 0%
Risen Savior Lutheran School Mankato Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Risen Savior Lutheran School (this school) 4.7
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY 6.4
CENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOL
Central Middle School ALC
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY 8.9
SPECIAL EDUCATION 5.6
Prairie Care Mankato
Kato Public Charter School 4.1
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY 9.2
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY 5.3
Rosa Parks Elementary 5.3
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY 6.5
Prairie Winds Middle School 5.5

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)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,118
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 26%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 83
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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 84.3%
Black 6.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic 3.6%
Native American 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

516 W 7TH ST, Mankato, MN 56001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Risen Savior Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY (rated 9.2/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby North Mankato), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mankato, see our Mankato schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Mankato 0.2 mi 6.4
MANKATO WEST SENIOR HIGH Mankato 0.4 mi 6.2
Central High Area Learning Center Mankato 0.8 mi 5.7
CENTRAL FREEDOM SCHOOL Mankato 0.8 mi
Central Middle School ALC Mankato 0.8 mi
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Mankato 1.0 mi 8.9
HOOVER ELEMENTARY North Mankato 1.2 mi 6.4
SPECIAL EDUCATION Mankato 1.1 mi 5.6
MONROE ELEMENTARY North Mankato 1.4 mi 5.5
BRIDGES COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY North Mankato 1.4 mi 8.3
FUTURES PROGRAM North Mankato 1.7 mi 5.1
Prairie Care Mankato Mankato 1.4 mi
Kato Public Charter School Mankato 1.5 mi 4.1
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mankato 1.7 mi 6.9
Dakota Meadows Middle School North Mankato 2.2 mi 4.9
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY Mankato 2.1 mi 9.2
CONCORDIA CLASSICAL ACADEMY North Mankato 2.6 mi 3.9
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mankato 2.5 mi 7.5
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Mankato 2.2 mi 5.3
Futures Sun North Mankato 2.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 56001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,224

Median Home Value

$263,100

Median Rent

$1,088/mo

Population

50,960

College Educated

36.6%

Homeownership

54.5%

Avg Commute

15 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

28.6

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ST ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Le Sueur, MN 4.7
ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE Delano, MN 4.7
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SACRED HEART SCHOOL Freeport, MN 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Risen Savior Lutheran School

What grades does Risen Savior Lutheran School serve?

Risen Savior Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Risen Savior Lutheran School?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Risen Savior Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Risen Savior Lutheran School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Risen Savior Lutheran School rank in MN?

Risen Savior Lutheran School ranks #288 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is Risen Savior Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Risen Savior Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Risen Savior 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 Risen Savior Lutheran School a religious school?

Risen Savior Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
79 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
83
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Small City
County
Blue Earth County

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