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 (2026)
- 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.: 11:1
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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Miles
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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
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School ![St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo]( "St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo")
(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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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
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
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
48.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Eagle Country Christian Academy
(Christian)
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
53.7 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
66.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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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
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School ![St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo]( "St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo")
(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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Foothills Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
48.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Holy Rosary
(Catholic)
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
64.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Aurora Waasakone Community Of Learn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3077
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Division St W
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3299
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-12
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Voyageurs Expeditionary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3724 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3130
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
First City School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1231 5th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3458
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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