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#181 of 319 private schools in MN
Trinity Lutheran School
Elementary School · Belle Plaine, MN
A private elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
500 W CHURCH ST, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- 11.4:1 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 Trinity Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belle Plaine), 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
$99,628
Median home value
$296,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Prairie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Belle Plaine EcseEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 0.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Chatfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Oak Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–6 | 1.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
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.
Trinity Lutheran School is listed in Belle Plaine, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN, serving approximately 57 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trinity Lutheran School
What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?
Trinity Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?
Trinity Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinity 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 Trinity Lutheran School rank in MN?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks #181 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trinity Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Trinity Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Trinity 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 Trinity Lutheran School a religious school?
Trinity Lutheran School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Phone
- (952) 873-6320
- Area population (ZIP 56011)
- 9,672
- Area average commute
- 27.3 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 56011; 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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