GLORIFY - GROW - GO GLORIFY God...GROW in spiritual and academic excellence, and ...GO with the word into the world! At our school, we are deeply committed to Christ-centered education.
We strive to create a nurturing environment where students not only excel academically but also grow spiritually.
We aim to equip each student to embrace their God-given gifts and talents.
We prepare students to confidently go forth into the world as compassionate ambassadors of Christ's love.
We seek to develop servant leaders who positively impact their communities and faithfully fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1955
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is a discounted rate for additional children, member children, or other personal circumstances. Financial aid is available. Church member discount.
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandFine Arts Festival
ForensicsJunior Choir
Math MeetSpelling Bee
Club or Organization:
Science Fair
Arts and Music Programs:
Art FairPiano
School Notes
- School Motto: Sharing the Gospel message of Christ to All!
- Mt. Olive has proudly served the community for over 50 years!
- MTO offers a licensed PreK-8th Grade Education.
- Before and after school care!
- Low teacher/student ratio offering more individualized instruction.
- We offer amulti-grade classroomsexperience for students in 1st - 8th grade.
- MTO is deeply committed to providing a Christ-Centered education for all of our students!
- Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool - Best of Delano 2024
- Preschool is Parent Aware rated!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt. Olive Lutheran School cost?
Mt. Olive Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mt. Olive Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Mt. Olive Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Mt. Olive Lutheran School offer?
Mt. Olive Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Olive Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Mt. Olive Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mt. Olive Lutheran School is Lakeside Academy (7.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Maximilian Kolbe (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside Academy
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9615 Pioneer Trail
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
23610 County Road 10 (East)
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-5437
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-5437
9.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside Academy
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
11.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
14 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15655 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 463-2200
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9615 Pioneer Trail
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ![Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2411 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School ![St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.]( "St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Photo - In partnership with families and our parish, we foster discipleship, academic excellence, and the development of each child in the light of faith.")
(Catholic)
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9615 Pioneer Trail
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-7283
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Corcoran ![Step By Step Montessori Schools at Corcoran Photo]( "Step By Step Montessori Schools at Corcoran Photo")
Montessori School
23610 County Road 10 (East)
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-5437
Loretto, MN 55357
(763) 498-5437
9.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ![Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2411 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 1,158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
0.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rockford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rockford Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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