St. James Lutheran School
Tel:
(320) 543-2630
- St James School offers your child a Christian education for Preschool through grade 8.
- St James Lutheran Day School educate the mind and strengthening the faith of our children, that they may grow in the knowledge of God's Word and Grace.
- May our children know of God's blessings and thank and praise him eternally.
- This school exists to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and assist Christian parents in following our Lord`s commands by providing sound Christian training for children.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 106 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. James Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 1918 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 106 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 18% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
Average Class Size | 10 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,300 |
Tuition Notes | The above figure is for those students that are members of St. James Church. Nonmembers cost would be $2050. |
% on Financial Aid | 40% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
Sports | Basketball, VolleyballBasketball, Volleyball, |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. James Lutheran School is Holy Trinity School (12.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Timothy's Catholic School (6.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Maple Lake Grades: NS-8 | 116 students
6.8 miles
215 Division St. E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3417 6.8 NS-8
116 - Buffalo Grades: PK-8 | 231 students
11.1 miles
219 19th St Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-0075 11.1 PK-8
231 - WinstedHoly Trinity School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-12 | 145 students
12 miles
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182 12 PK-12
145 - BuffaloLakeside AcademyAll-boys | Alternative SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 19 students
14.2 miles
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(844) 768-8336 14.2 9-12
19 - Delano Grades: PK-6 | 91 students
14.4 miles
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528 14.4 PK-6
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