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St. Pauls Lutheran School

315 9th St S Saint James, MN 56081

Tel: (507) 375-3809

www.stpaulsstjames.com

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Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Located in Saint James, MN, St. Pauls Lutheran School serves 42 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
Founded in 1893, the school operates with four teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
The school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and holds accreditation from the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA).
Students of color represent approximately 15% of the student body, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
St. Pauls Lutheran School ranks among the oldest private schools in Minnesota based on its founding date.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Pauls Lutheran School
Pre-K	7
Kind	6
1	4
2	6
3	2
4	5
5	6
6	3
7	2
8	1

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Year Founded

1893

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Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod School Accreditation (WELSSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,397 for elementary schools and $14,227 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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