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St Johns Lutheran School
Elementary School
100 MARKET ST, Okabena, MN 56161
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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St Johns Lutheran School
Elementary School in Okabena · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Johns Lutheran School
St Johns Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Okabena, MN. St Johns Lutheran School serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.7:1 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 16 students, St Johns 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.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, St Johns Lutheran School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Johns 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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Student Demographics
All Schools in Okabena
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran School (this school) | — |
| Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary | 5.4 |
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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Private · Other Lutheran
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- 100 MARKET ST, Okabena, MN 56161
- Phone
- (507) 853-4550
- 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
100 MARKET ST, Okabena, MN 56161
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Johns Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Windom Area Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 13.3 miles away, in nearby Windom). Another option is FULDA ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 16.9 miles away, in nearby Fulda). Additionally, ST MARY'S SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 16.2 miles away, in nearby Worthington). For more schools in Okabena, see our Okabena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary Okabena | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| HERON LAKE-OKABENA ELEMENTARY Heron Lake | 3.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Round Lake-Brewster Elementary Brewster | 8.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Round Lake-Brewster Middle School Brewster | 8.0 mi | 4.9 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lakefield | 8.4 mi | 5.3 |
| PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Lakefield | 8.8 mi | 4.9 |
| JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL MIDDLE Lakefield | 8.8 mi | 5.7 |
| WINDOM SENIOR HIGH Windom | 13.2 mi | 5.7 |
| WINDOM MIDDLE Windom | 13.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Windom Area Elementary Windom | 13.3 mi | 9.3 |
| SWWC ELC - Windom Windom | 13.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SWWC ALC - Windom Windom | 13.3 mi | 6.6 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER Windom | 13.6 mi | — |
| Harris-Lake Park Elementary School Lake Park | 19.7 mi | 3.4 |
| WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Worthington | 15.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Harris-Lake Park High School Lake Park | 20.4 mi | 8.1 |
| WORTHINGTON SENIOR HIGH Worthington | 16.0 mi | 6.2 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD Worthington | 16.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Worthington | 16.2 mi | 7.8 |
| FULDA ELEMENTARY Fulda | 16.9 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56161 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,500
Median Home Value
$108,300
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Population
343
College Educated
31.9%
Homeownership
95.6%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Median Age
46.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Johns Lutheran School
What grades does St Johns Lutheran School serve?
St Johns Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Johns Lutheran School?
St Johns Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Lutheran School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St Johns Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Johns Lutheran School 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 St Johns Lutheran School a religious school?
St Johns Lutheran School has a Other Lutheran religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Lutheran
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (507) 853-4550
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