For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 117 students in Howard Lake, MN (there are 8 public schools, serving 930 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Howard Lake, MN are educated in private 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).
Private Schools in Howard Lake, MN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 6th St
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2630
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Howard Lake)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
117 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,300
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$2,997
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
87 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
29 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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