Very Good
#75 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 23% of private schools
True Light Christian School
Elementary School
601 E COLLEGE DR, Marshall, MN 56258
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Minnesota private schools
#75 of 319
In Marshall
#2 of 3
public schools
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True Light Christian School
Elementary School in Marshall · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About True Light Christian School
True Light Christian School is a private elementary school in Marshall, MN. True Light Christian School serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. True Light Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 319 private schools in MN.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- MN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, True Light Christian 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 9:1 students to teachers, True Light Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
True Light Christian 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 True Light Christian School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Marshall, MN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| True Light Christian School (this school) | 7.3 |
| MATEC | 5.3 |
| PARK SIDE ELEMENTARY | 7.4 |
| Marshall EC Voluntary PreK | 3.7 |
| MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| Southview Elementary | 8.1 |
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.
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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
601 E COLLEGE DR, Marshall, MN 56258
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering True Light Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MINNEOTA ELEMENTARY (rated 9.5/10, 12.5 miles away, in nearby Minneota), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Cottonwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Marshall, see our Marshall schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE ACADEMY OF HOPE HARBOR Marshall | 0.1 mi | — |
| Project Search-Avera Marshall Marshall | 0.3 mi | — |
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Marshall | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Marshall | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| SAMUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Marshall | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| MATEC Marshall | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Southview Elementary Marshall | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| PARK SIDE ELEMENTARY Marshall | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Marshall EC Voluntary PreK Marshall | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL Marshall | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| LYND ELEMENTARY Lynd | 7.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Lynd Middle School Lynd | 7.1 mi | 5.2 |
| LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Cottonwood | 13.1 mi | 8.5 |
| LAKEVIEW SECONDARY Cottonwood | 13.1 mi | 7.7 |
| MILROY ELEMENTARY Milroy | 11.4 mi | — |
| MINNEOTA ELEMENTARY Minneota | 12.5 mi | 9.5 |
| MINNEOTA SECONDARY Minneota | 12.5 mi | 8.8 |
| ST EDWARD SCHOOL Minneota | 12.8 mi | 6.2 |
| ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy | 16.8 mi | 6.6 |
| TRACY SECONDARY Tracy | 17.3 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56258 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,640
Median Home Value
$210,100
Median Rent
$742/mo
Population
15,843
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
62.7%
Avg Commute
11.9 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
35.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Coon Rapids, MN | 7.3 |
| Notre Ecole Academy Golden Valley, MN | 7.3 |
| ST MARYS SCHOOL Morris, MN | 7.3 |
| Spero Academy Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park, MN | 7.3 |
| HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL South Saint Paul, MN | 7.2 |
| HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN ACADEMY New Hope, MN | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about True Light Christian School
What grades does True Light Christian School serve?
True Light Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend True Light Christian School?
True Light Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True Light Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at True Light Christian School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does True Light Christian School rank in MN?
True Light Christian School ranks #75 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is True Light Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
True Light Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is True Light Christian School a private school?
Yes, True Light Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is True Light Christian School a religious school?
True Light Christian School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lyon County
- Phone
- (507) 532-2762
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