St. Paul Lutheran School

201 Oxford Street Fairmont, MN 56031
www.splfairmont.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo #1 - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo #2 - Kindergarten Classroom

About the School

  • St. Paul Lutheran School offers a quality Christ-centered education for children from preschool through 8th grade.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact us for current tuition information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Paul Lutheran School often compared to?
St. Paul Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Vianney School, St. James Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Paul Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,842 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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