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#315 of 319 private schools in MN
St Mark Lutheran School
Elementary School · Bemidji, MN
A private elementary school in Bemidji, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2220 ANNE ST NW, Bemidji, MN 56601
- 16.5:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
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Where St Mark Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,419/100K
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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
$69,782
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56601; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Waasakone Community of LearnCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| J.w. Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 1.9 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| First City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Gene Dillon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 4–5 | 2.6 mi | 679 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Mark Lutheran School is listed in Bemidji, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mark Lutheran School
St Mark Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Bemidji, MN, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 319 private schools in MN.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 56601)
- 34,700
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 56601; 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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