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.: 13:1
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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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
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
9508 Garfield Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 881-4586
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
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
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