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#211 of 319 private schools in MN

St Paul's Lutheran School

Elementary School · Perham, MN

A private elementary school in Perham, MN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

500 6TH AVE SW, Perham, MN 56573

  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment84
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Paul's Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average377/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,080

Median home value

$256,900

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White97.6%
Hispanic2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Henrys Area SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–60.4 mi109Compare →
Heart of the Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–40.5 mi596Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Paul's Lutheran School is listed in Perham, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Paul's Lutheran School

St Paul's Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Perham, MN, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Paul's Lutheran School

What grades does St Paul's Lutheran School serve?

St Paul's Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Paul's Lutheran School?

St Paul's Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul's Lutheran School rank in MN?

St Paul's Lutheran School ranks #211 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Paul's Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul's Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul's Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Paul's Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri 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 Paul's Lutheran School a religious school?

St Paul's Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Otter Tail County
Area population (ZIP 56573)
6,868
Area average commute
16.1 min
Area median age
38.8
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 56573; 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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