"Preparing Children Now and Forever" St. Paul School has served the Sibley East area for over 150 years of Christ-centered education We prepare students to live for successful lives in this complex world.
Our small class sizes, caring staff, and traditional teaching style integrated with computer technology make St. Paul's School a blessing to educate your child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Pauls 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-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1872
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChoir
Geography TeamTone Chimes
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saints
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Pauls Lutheran School offer?
St. Pauls Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Pauls Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Pauls Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Pauls Lutheran School is Altona Christian School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emanuel Lutheran School (9.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Altona Christian School
(Brethren)
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
417 High Ave
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
7.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Altona Christian School
(Brethren)
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
21.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maplewood Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
700 Main St N
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
24.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School ![Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Photo - Academics Technology Inter generational commitment]( "Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Photo - Academics Technology Inter generational commitment")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
45638 561st Ave
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-6851
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-6851
26.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Altona Christian School
(Brethren)
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
417 High Ave
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-2804
7.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1015 14th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-3317
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Anne Elementary School
(Catholic)
511 N 4th St
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
Le Sueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-2489
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Sibley East Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 3rd Avenue Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
7.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Sibley East-gaylord Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Harvey Drive
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
Gaylord, MN 55334
(507) 237-3318
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Edvisions Off Campus School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3101
10.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
10.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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