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St. James Lutheran School

1000 6th St Howard Lake, MN 55349

Tel: (320) 543-2630

www.stjameshl.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,300
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,300
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. James Lutheran School
Pre-K	21
Kind	16
1	14
2	15
3	9
4	11
5	8
6	6
7	6
8	11

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1918

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,300

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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

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

School Notes

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.

Source: Verified school update

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St. James Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,300 for private students.

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What sports does St. James Lutheran School offer?

St. James Lutheran School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for St. James Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. James Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Wright County, MN is $3,373 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).