Mountain Lake Christian School partners with the Christian family to provide a Bible based education in a Christian environment that nurtures growth of the hearts and the minds of our students through excellent academics, meaningful relationships, and service to others, through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.
Mountain Lake Christian School's vision is to cultivate leaders of noble character who are passionate disciples of Jesus Christ who minister to others for the glory of our risen Lord.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mountain Lake Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1901
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Mountain Lake Christian School partners with the Christian family to provide a Bible based education in a Christian environment that nurtures growth of the hearts and the minds of our students through excellent academics, meaningful relationships, and service to others, through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit. Mountain Lake Christian School's vision is to cultivate leaders of noble character who are passionate disciples of Jesus Christ who minister to others for the glory of our risen Lord.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain Lake Christian School often compared to?
Mountain Lake Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Immanuel Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is Mountain Lake Christian School's ranking?
Mountain Lake Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Lake Christian School?
The application deadline for Mountain Lake Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mountain Lake Christian School vs. Immanuel Lutheran School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mountain Lake Christian School is Neuhof School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (15.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Neuhof School
(Brethren)
40394 570th Ave
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
6.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Elmendorf Christian School
(Christian)
42668 600th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
9.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
315 9th St S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Tuition listed
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
100 Market St.
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4550
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4550
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Neuhof School
(Brethren)
40394 570th Ave
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
6.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Elmendorf Christian School
(Christian)
42668 600th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
9.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Sports: 8 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
30.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
New Ulm Christian School
(Baptist)
315 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
32 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Neuhof School
(Brethren)
40394 570th Ave
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
6.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Elmendorf Christian School
(Christian)
42668 600th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
9.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
315 9th St S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Tuition listed
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
100 Market St.
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4550
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4550
25.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
315 9th St S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3809
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Tuition listed
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
23.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
620 Bush St.
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-5860
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-5860
24.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Mountain Lake Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
3.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Butterfield Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
7.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
School Reviews
5 4/9/2012
The education is adjusted to the student's ability plus extra flexablilty. They have a choir and band, along with a volleyball team, soccer team, girls and boys basketball teams, cross country, and track. They are part of the MSHSL in cross country and track. A new science lab was completed 2 years ago. Parents are involved with lessons, working with elementary kids, and help in the kitchen.
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