First Lutheran School
Tel:
(320) 864-3317
- Mission Statement: Nurturing Spiritual & Academic Growth First Lutheran provides a Christ-centered education for the children of First Lutheran and for the churched and un-churched children without distinction to race, social-economic status or religious creed.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
First Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1884 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 111 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial Aid based on need is available. |
| Admissions Director | Craig Kohls |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, WrestlingBasketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Wrestling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to First Lutheran School is Maplewood Academy (13.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St Pius X Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Emanuel Lutheran School (8.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- GlencoeSt Pius X Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-6 | 44 students
0.3 miles
1103 10th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3214 0.3 K-6
44 - HamburgEmanuel Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 84 students
8.5 miles
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780 8.5 PK-8
84 - Silver LakeHoly Family Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-6 | 62 students
9.4 miles
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356 9.4 K-6
62 - Young AmericaSt John S Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 124 students
11.4 miles
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461 11.4 PK-8
124 - ArlingtonSt Pauls Lutheran School(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 54 students
12 miles
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397 12 PK-8
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