St. Philip's School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Philip's School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Philip's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Fostering Christian Values
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Philip's School often compared to?
St. Philip's School is often viewed alongside schools like Heartland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is St. Philip's School's ranking?
St. Philip's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Philip's School?
The application deadline for St. Philip's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Philip's School vs. Heartland Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Philip's School is Bemidji Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heartland Christian Academy (6.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
1.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
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(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
2.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
F.h.l. Academy
(Christian)
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
St. Mary's Mission School
(Catholic)
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
28.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
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