St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School vs. St. Philip's School
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School Overview
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St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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St. Philip's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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Overview
St. Mark Lutheran Church started a Lutheran elementary school in September of 1984.
The elementary school is increasing from a two-room to a three-room school for Fall 2026 with classes for students from Kindergarten-8th grade, including a K-Prep program for 5-year-olds.
We have three full time teachers and one para.
We also use volunteers from the congregation that allow us to give a quality Christian education. The school's primary purpose is to aid in the Christian education of the members of St. Mark Lutheran.
If space is available, children of parents who are not members may enroll.
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.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Title 1, Speech, and Special Education
Year Founded
1984
1926
Students Body
Total Students
33 students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
2
26
Grade 1 Students
4
26
Grade 2 Students
2
32
Grade 3 Students
5
31
Grade 4 Students
3
31
Grade 5 Students
5
34
Grade 6 Students
4
21
Grade 7 Students
2
33
Grade 8 Students
6
33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
11
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Students must wear school colors)
(Students must wear school colors)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,000
$5,267
Tuition Notes
Tuition breaks are given with multiple children coming from same family.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
9