Faribault Lutheran Elementary School, of Faribault, Minnesota, exits for the purpose of assisting the Christian home and the Christian Church in meeting their responsibilities to teach the Word of God to children and to be the tool of the Lord in the work of his kingdom.
The school ministers to the whole child through a balanced curriculum by providing Christ-centered learning experiences which enables each child to reach maximum potential spiritually, cognitively, aesthetically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Faribault Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1885
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Empower and equip all students for Christian Discipleship and Academic Success in serving others for Christ and His church.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Faribault Lutheran School cost?
Faribault Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What is Faribault Lutheran School's ranking?
Faribault Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Faribault Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Faribault Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Faribault Lutheran School is Shattuck-st. Marys School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Dominic Elementary School (12.7 miles away)
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Shattuck-st. Marys School![Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus]( "Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus")
(Episcopal)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Bethlehem Academy![Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.]( "Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.")
(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10500 215th Street W
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-2200
9.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 16 students Tuition listed
Eagle Academy
(Christian)
2300 Heritage Place Northwest
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3205
11.4 miles
Gr: 4-11 | 18 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
216 Spring St N
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-8136
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Tuition listed
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