Prairie Lutheran School in Gibbon, MN, serves 75 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
The co–ed school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers a religious education program.
The student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 6 teachers for its elementary and middle school programs.
The student body includes 8.7% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural Minnesota school.
Prairie Lutheran School is comparable in size and student–teacher ratio to nearby rural PK–8 private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Prairie Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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