Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,267
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Philip's School
About the School
- St. Philip's SchoolSt. Philip's School is a Catholic school serving students from pre-k through eighth grade.
- We have been in existence for 100 years providing a strong religious and academic education to those who enter our doors.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,267
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Philip's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Title 1, Speech, and Special Education
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Burgundy, Navy, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Students must wear school colors
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Strong Faith, High Academics, and Character
- School Mascot: Cavalier
- Students and families are required to support or mission of Faith, Academics, and Character.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Philip's School cost?
St. Philip's School's tuition is approximately $5,267 for private students.
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 sports does St. Philip's School offer?
St. Philip's School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
Christian
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 28.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 48.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Christian
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Christian
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
Distance: 66.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
Christian
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 28.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
Christian
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
Christian
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Distance: 28.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
Distance: 48.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Christian
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
Distance: 64.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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