Needs Improvement
#315 of 319 private schools in MN
St Mark Lutheran School
Elementary School
2220 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#315 of 319
In Bemidji
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Mark Lutheran School
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About St Mark Lutheran School
St Mark Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Bemidji, MN. St Mark Lutheran School serves approximately 33 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mark Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 33 students, St Mark 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.
St Mark 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
BetaHow St Mark Lutheran School compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Bemidji, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mark Lutheran School (this school) | 3.5 |
| Trek North Middle School | 2.8 |
| BEMIDJI MIDDLE | 6.6 |
| BEMIDJI MIDDLE ALP | — |
| OSHKI MANIDOO CENTER | — |
| Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn | 7.7 |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary MS | 4.9 |
| J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY | 4.6 |
| FIRST CITY SCHOOL | 5.9 |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | 8.3 |
| Lakeside Learning Center | — |
| BEMIDJI AREA LEARNING CENTER | 5.1 |
| NORTHERN ELEMENTARY | 6.6 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY | 7.0 |
| HORACE MAY ELEMENTARY | 4.8 |
| SOLWAY ELEMENTARY | 5.3 |
| Schoolcraft Learning Community | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2220 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mark Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gene Dillon Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (rated 7.0/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bemidji, see our Bemidji schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PAUL BUNYAN CENTER Bemidji | 0.8 mi | — |
| TREKNORTH HIGH SCHOOL Bemidji | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Trek North Middle School Bemidji | 1.1 mi | 2.8 |
| BEMIDJI MIDDLE Bemidji | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| BEMIDJI MIDDLE ALP Bemidji | 1.2 mi | — |
| OSHKI MANIDOO CENTER Bemidji | 1.5 mi | — |
| FIRST CITY SCHOOL Bemidji | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 1.9 mi | 4.6 |
| BEMIDJI REGIONAL INTERDIST. COUNCIL Bemidji | 2.5 mi | — |
| Aurora Waasakone Community of Learn Bemidji | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary School Bemidji | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Voyageurs Expeditionary MS Bemidji | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| BEMIDJI SENIOR HIGH Bemidji | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| BEMIDJI AREA LEARNING CENTER Bemidji | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC Bemidji | 2.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School Bemidji | 2.6 mi | 8.3 |
| ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL Bemidji | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Lakeside Learning Center Bemidji | 2.6 mi | — |
| NORTHERN ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Bemidji | 4.2 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,782
Median Home Value
$242,400
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
Population
34,700
College Educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
36
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mark Lutheran School
What grades does St Mark Lutheran School serve?
St Mark Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Mark Lutheran School?
St Mark Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mark Lutheran School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mark Lutheran School rank in MN?
St Mark Lutheran School ranks #315 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Mark Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mark Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mark Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, St Mark 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 St Mark Lutheran School a religious school?
St Mark 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
- 33
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beltrami County
- Phone
- (218) 444-3939
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