Adventist Christian School was established in 1915 to provide Christian education for the youth of our church as well as youth in our lakeland area.
Now, almost 90 years later, the commitment continues to provide our children with the best education possible.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Adventist Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
amount supplied upon request of interested persons.
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Smith, notable educator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Adventist Christian School cost?
Adventist Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,600 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Adventist Christian School?
Adventist Christian School famous alumni include: John Smith, notable educator.
When is the application deadline for Adventist Christian School?
The application deadline for Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Adventist Christian School is Faith Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Rosary (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
501 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
33.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Hillcrest Academy ![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
39.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Christian School ![Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.]( "Park Christian School Photo - Pointing students to Christ since 1981. Park Christian School provides an environment for students to excel while partnering with Christian parents. Offering K-12th grade.")
(Christian)
300 17th Street N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 236-0500
43.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Oak Grove Lutheran School ![Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.]( "Oak Grove Lutheran School Photo - Engage. Belong. Be here.")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
100 South Terrace N
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 373-7114
44.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
5600 25th St S
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 893-3200
46.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
501 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
33.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
500 6th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-2300
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 13 students
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
501 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-5222
33.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
0.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
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