Since 1910, St. Paul's has been serving families in Perham and the surrounding area.
With Christ at the center of our education for over 110 years, we are committed to help your child grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially with the love of Jesus.
We take pride in knowing that our school gives students the chance to reach their full academic potential, understand their self-worth, develop a postive attitude, and grow in their Christian faith.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Jolene Wagner
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul's Lutheran School is Faith Christian School (20.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Henrys Area School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
19.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
20 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
20.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 13 students Tuition listed
Green Meadow
(Amish)
62843 County Highway 50
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 629-1433
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 629-1433
23.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
20 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Hillcrest Academy ![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
32.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
36.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
48.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
53.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
19.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
20 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
20.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 13 students Tuition listed
Green Meadow
(Amish)
62843 County Highway 50
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 629-1433
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 629-1433
23.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Henrys Area School
(Catholic)
253 2nd St Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6190
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Tuition listed
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
19.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
20 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Verndale Area Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
402 Ne Clark Dr
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5568
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5568
30.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
(Catholic)
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
31.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frazee Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
10.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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