Mt. Hope Lutheran School began in the fall of 1957 in the basement of the church with two Kindergarten classes and a plan to add one grade per year.
The first 3 grades were started in the fall of 1959 and near the end of that year new facilities were complete.
The fall of 1960 saw the beginning of 4th grade.
In 1961 a 5th grade was added and in 1962 a 6th grade was added.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Hope/redemption School?
The application deadline for Mt. Hope/redemption School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mt. Hope/redemption School is United Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cedar KinderCare (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar KinderCare ![Cedar KinderCare Photo - Cedar KinderCare Front]( "Cedar KinderCare Photo - Cedar KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8800 Cedar Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 854-5905
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 854-5905
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Concordia Academy-bloomington
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8201 Park Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 854-0224
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Unity High School
(Catholic)
3333 Cliff Rd E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 495-6181
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 495-6181
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students
One School, Global
(Brethren)
500 E. Travelers Trail
Suite 500 Burnsville
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
3.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
Academy Of Holy Angels ![Academy Of Holy Angels Photo]( "Academy Of Holy Angels Photo")
(Catholic)
6600 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-2600
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8800 Queen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 921-6500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Trinity Catholic School ![Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo - Blessed Trinity Catholic School is the parish school of Assumption, St. Peter and St. Richard. We are clearly Catholic, intentionally inclusive and academically excellent. We are devoted to wholly educating children to their greatest potential as images of God.]( "Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo - Blessed Trinity Catholic School is the parish school of Assumption, St. Peter and St. Richard. We are clearly Catholic, intentionally inclusive and academically excellent. We are devoted to wholly educating children to their greatest potential as images of God.")
(Catholic)
6720 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 869-5200
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Trinity-penn Campus ![Blessed Trinity-penn Campus Photo]( "Blessed Trinity-penn Campus Photo")
(Catholic)
7540 Penn Ave. So. - 6720 Nicollet Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 886-6906
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 886-6906
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedar KinderCare ![Cedar KinderCare Photo - Cedar KinderCare Front]( "Cedar KinderCare Photo - Cedar KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
8800 Cedar Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 854-5905
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 854-5905
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8600 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 831-8686
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
9901 E Bloomington Fwy
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-8160
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8736 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8052
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bloomington Transition Center
Special Education School
2575 West 88th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10%)
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Beacon Alp I.s.
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Kennedy High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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