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Howard Lake Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 117 students in Howard Lake, MN, 11% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Howard Lake, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2026-27)

Map of St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 6th St
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2630
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Howard Lake, MN Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
117
Students
$1,300
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Howard Lake)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
630 Schools
# Students
117 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
1%
23%
0.39
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
87 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,300
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,708
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard Lake, MN?
1 private schools are located in Howard Lake, MN.
What percentage of students in Howard Lake go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard Lake?
100% of private schools in Howard Lake are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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