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Thief River Adventist Christian School

1004 Tindolph Ave S Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Tel: (218) 683-1000

www.trfcs.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Thief River Adventist Christian School
5	2
6	1
7	1
8	1

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Student Body

Total Students

5 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Thief River Adventist Christian School in Thief River Falls, MN serves 5 students in grades 5 through 8 within a town community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist denomination and operates as a co–educational alternative school.
With one teacher, the student–teacher ratio of 5:1, offering a small class environment.
The school's student body includes 20 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Nearby private schools include St. Bernard's School and St. John Lutheran School, both located within 1.5 miles and serving a broader range of grades.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Thief River Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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