Trinity Lutheran School in Long Prairie, MN, serves 36 students in grades PK through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation and participates in other religious school associations.
Trinity Lutheran maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a faculty of 3 teachers to support its co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.
Approximately 16% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity within this small enrollment.
As a rural MN private school, Trinity Lutheran offers education from pre–kindergarten to eighth grade in a community–focused setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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