Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,400
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Emanuel Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,400
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Emanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We have a Lutheran Special Education Ministry teacher on campus two days a week.
Year Founded
1860
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Members of Emanuel have a tuition of $1400
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Science Fair
Arts and Music Programs:
Musicals
School Notes
- Emanuel Lutheran School is here to help parents meet the spiritual and educational needs of their children with Christ at the head of all speaking, action, and thought.
- We emphasize turning to scripture, trusting it for knowledge and wisdom, and witnessing our love for Christ in all we say and do.
- School Motto: Rooted in Christ
- Teaching centered on God's Holy Word
- Experienced, Dedicated,and Caring Teachers
- Small student to teacher ratio
- Student test results exceed national norms
- MacBook Air mobile computer lab
- Smart boards and Mimio technology in K-8 classrooms
- iPads in every classroom1 to 1
- iPads for 7th/8th grade students
- All day Kindergarten
- Lutheran Special Education Ministry and tutoring options available
- Spanish program offered with Rosetta Stone
- Interscholastic Athletic program
- Music and Choir program
- Confirmation instruction for 7th/8th grade
- Bussing in District 108
Emanuel is a school where the love of Christ is shared on a daily basis. If you would like to take a tour or visit a classroom please contact us today.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Emanuel Lutheran School cost?
Emanuel Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $2,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Emanuel Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Emanuel Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Emanuel Lutheran School offer?
Emanuel Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is Emanuel Lutheran School's ranking?
Emanuel Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Emanuel Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Emanuel Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Emanuel Lutheran School is Mayer Lutheran High School (12.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sunshine House (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
4.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Gsl Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
8.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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