Petra Lutheran School is owned and operated by the members of Petra Evangelical Lutheran Church, a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
It was established in 1985 for the purpose of providing our children with a Christ-centered education in secular fields.
The congregation has called a staff of qualified teachers to instruct the children in K through eighth grade.
We at Petra Evangelical Lutheran Church and School invite you to join us in the celebration of God's Word, sharing in the eternal love of our savior, Jesus Christ.
Petra Lutheran School offers a Christ centered education in all subjects.
Petra Lutheran School teaches children in kindergarten through grade 8 in small class settings.
Petra's curriculum integrates the Word of God throughout all of the academic subjects, while providing a Christian, caring environment for children.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
3 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Petra Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Petra Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Petra Lutheran School is Granite City Baptist Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prince Of Peace Lutheran School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Whole Child Montessori School (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whole Child Montessori School
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception Academy
(Catholic)
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
312 N 7th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-2113
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 257-2113
3.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 570 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
430 8th Ave S
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0255
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0255
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
1200 Roosevelt Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4549
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 281-4549
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception Academy
(Catholic)
313 28th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-4329
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whole Child Montessori School
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo - Learning for Life ~ Centered on Christ")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 County Road 120
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-1477
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
219 2nd St N
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-9940
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students
1215 11 Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5295
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students
Granite City Baptist Academy ![Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.]( "Granite City Baptist Academy Photo - Academic Excellence in a Christian Atmosphere. Pre-school 4 & Kindergarten 5 through 12th grade.")
(Baptist)
1425 County Road 134
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-2801
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Benton-stearns Education Pioneers
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 223-7401
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
30 Fourth Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 58 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Sauk Rapids Ecfe
Alternative School
30 4th Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
1.2 miles
Gr: PK
St. Cloud Math & Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39%)
1025 18th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 774-2201
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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