Genesis Classical Academy is a nondenominational Christian classical academy in Winnebago, MN educating students in preK - Grade 12 within a 40 mile radius of Winnebago. Founded in 2015, the mission of the school is to provide Christ-centered classical education emphasizing Godly character. For more information, visit www.GenesisClassical.com.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Veritas Dei Vincit
- School Mascot: Griffins
- Christ.Character.Classical.
- Genesis Classical Academy provides a robust education to students in PreK - Grade 12, using the time-tested classical method. Learning is tailored to the developmental stage of students in the Grammar - Logic- Rhetoric phases. Students are encouraged to see learning not just as distinct subjects, but integrated through a Biblical worldview. We teach students HOW to think, not just WHAT to think. Our community nurtures and protects students hearts, minds, and souls and encourages them to fully develop their God-given abilities and talents. We offer interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs, as well as PSEO options for juniors and seniors.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Genesis Classical Academy offer?
Genesis Classical Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Riflery and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Genesis Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Genesis Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Genesis Classical Academy is Martin Luther JR/SR High School (12.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John's Lutheran School (12.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
12.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Martin Luther JR/SR High School ![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word]( "Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
16 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Martin Luther JR/SR High School ![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word]( "Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
421 N 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
29.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Mankato Christian Academy ![Mankato Christian Academy Photo]( "Mankato Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
907 S Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
29.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Grace Christian School ![Grace Christian School Photo - Grace East Entrance]( "Grace Christian School Photo - Grace East Entrance")
(Baptist)
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
30.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Loyola Catholic School ![Loyola Catholic School Photo]( "Loyola Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
30.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
12.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Martin Luther JR/SR High School ![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word]( "Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo - Understanding God's Word")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
16 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
12.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
108 S James St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 436-5547
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
114 E 4th St N
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-6541
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Tuition listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
16 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
8.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Granada Huntley East Chain High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
9.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
9.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
9.7 miles
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
School Reviews
5 6/22/2026
The school provided a strong academic expectations for our son and helped our build a solid educational foundation.Our son is naturally curious, energetic, and likes to think through problems out loud (sometimes even debating answers with teachers when he believes he has another way to solve something ), so the classroom style challenged him in some areas-but academically he did very well and performed above grade level on national comparison tests.We appreciated the dedication of the teachers and the emphasis on character, discipline, and academics. This school may be an especially great fit for families looking for a classical education and a structured learning environment.
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