Lake Region Christian School has been providing excellent Christian K 3-12th grade education for the Brained Lakes area since 1974.
The school is an educational ministry of First Baptist Church.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lake Region Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
305 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lake Region Christian School often compared to?
Lake Region Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Street Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Lake Region Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Lake Region Christian School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
What is Lake Region Christian School's ranking?
Lake Region Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Region Christian School?
The application deadline for Lake Region Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Lake Region Christian School vs. Oak Street Christian School
The nearest high school to Lake Region Christian School is Cornerstone Christian School (30.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Street Christian School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori School Of Brainerd (1.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2910 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School ![Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
80 Edward St S
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
18 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Living Waters Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
4593 230th St
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
24.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
41536 Birchwood Dr
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
30.8 miles
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
35.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
11818 160th Avenue
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
Foreston, MN 56330
(320) 294-5501
49.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Eagle Country Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
50.7 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
53.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2910 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School ![Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
80 Edward St S
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
18 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Living Waters Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
4593 230th St
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 594-2211
24.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School ![Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
80 Edward St S
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6446
18 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Area School
(Catholic)
324 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-2077
27 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Mary Of Lourdes School
(Catholic)
307 4th Street Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5408
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Brainerd Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lincoln Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Quince St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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