Mission Statement: Nurturing Spiritual & Academic Growth First Lutheran provides a Christ-centered education for the children of First Lutheran and for the churched and un-churched children without distinction to race, social-economic status or religious creed.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid based on need is available.
Admissions Director
Craig Kohls
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does First Lutheran School cost?
First Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $1,300 for private students.
What sports does First Lutheran School offer?
First Lutheran School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is First Lutheran School's ranking?
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for First Lutheran School?
The application deadline for First Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to First Lutheran School is Maplewood Academy (13.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Emanuel Lutheran School (8.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
9.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maplewood Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
700 Main St N
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
13.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
15.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Altona Christian School
(Brethren)
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
19 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
25.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
9.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunshine House
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2456
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2401
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8
Alternative School
2391 Hennepin Ave N
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
Glencoe, MN 55336
(507) 360-1876
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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