Christ Lutheran School in Saint Paul, MN, serves 163 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1976, this co–ed private school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers elementary and middle school education.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with an average class size of 15, supported by 8 faculty members.
Annual tuition is $5,485, which is below the Saint Paul average for elementary private schools.
Approximately 15.6% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,485
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1976
Student Body
Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Train a child in the way he should go.'
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Christ Lutheran School cost?
Christ Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,485 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Christ Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Christ Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the Christ Lutheran School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
CLS K-8 First Day of School
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
CLS PreK First Day for 2 & 5 Day
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
CLS PreK First Day for 3 Day
September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)
CLS No School - Spring Break
March 08, 2027 (Monday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Christ Lutheran School is Hill Murray School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Peter Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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St. Peter Catholic School ![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.")
(Catholic)
2620 Margaret St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplewood KinderCare II ![Maplewood KinderCare II Photo - Our infant program serves children ages 6 weeks - 16 months.]( "Maplewood KinderCare II Photo - Our infant program serves children ages 6 weeks - 16 months.")
Daycare / Preschool
2036 County Rd. D E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-1239
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-1239
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Maplewood KinderCare ![Maplewood KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Maplewood KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1925 County Rd. D E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5133
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5133
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
St. Annes Academy
(Catholic)
2445 County Road E E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
St. Annes Academy
(Catholic)
2445 County Road E E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
3878 Highland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 772-2777
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(952) 378-1779
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Catholic School ![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.")
(Catholic)
2620 Margaret St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
St. Annes Academy
(Catholic)
2445 County Road E E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 770-9773
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Presentation Of Mary School ![Presentation Of Mary School Photo]( "Presentation Of Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1695 Kennard Street
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Catholic School ![St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.]( "St. Peter Catholic School Photo - St. Peter Catholic School in North St. Paul, Minnesota, has educated students since 1916 where we form students into critical thinkers, virtuous leaders and living saints.")
(Catholic)
2620 Margaret St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-3091
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplewood KinderCare II ![Maplewood KinderCare II Photo - Our infant program serves children ages 6 weeks - 16 months.]( "Maplewood KinderCare II Photo - Our infant program serves children ages 6 weeks - 16 months.")
Daycare / Preschool
2036 County Rd. D E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-1239
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-1239
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Maplewood KinderCare ![Maplewood KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Maplewood KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1925 County Rd. D E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5133
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5133
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Oakdale KinderCare ![Oakdale KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Oakdale KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
7380 10th St. North
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 735-3711
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 735-3711
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
North Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2416 E 11th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
North Metro Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Helen St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Metro Flex Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Helen St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
599 Cardigan Road
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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