Resurrection Lutheran School vs. Rochester Central Lutheran School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Rochester Central Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Overview
Resurrection Lutheran School exists to help students build a lifelong foundation that is built on Christ, is built with educational excellence, and is built to include and support families.
We are part of the fourth largest non-public school system in the nation.
Resurrection Lutheran School's mission is to prepare all children for this life and eternal life through Christ-centered education.
Foundational education: An emphasis on core reading, writing, and math skills and on the acquisition of knowledge ensures students are prepared to excel in later stages of learning.
Individual instruction: Small class sizes, enrichment and accelerated learning opportunities, and resource services ensure students are challenged or supported as needed.
Whole-child education: A Christian world view, a balance of the academic disciplines, ample opportunities for extracurricular activity, and a close-knit community together mean the whole child is educatedmind, body, and spirit. You`ve found the right place. Build your child`s foundation at RCLS.
RCLS serves more than 320 PS-grade 8 students from the four corners of Rochester and surrounding communities and nearly 40 different churches in the Rochester area.
Established in 1875, RCLS is accredited by the NLSA (National Lutheran School's Association), which is administered by the National Accreditation Commission and a recognized member of the National Council of Private School Accreditation.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
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Year Founded
1970
1875
Students Body
Total Students
149 students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
78
Kindergarten Students
16
32
Grade 1 Students
13
45
Grade 2 Students
19
47
Grade 3 Students
12
31
Grade 4 Students
16
41
Grade 5 Students
16
32
Grade 6 Students
9
28
Grade 7 Students
9
33
Grade 8 Students
5
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
13%
40%
Average Class Size
14
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:19
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,650
$7,400
Tuition Notes
Variable Tuition Rate from $3,225.00 to $7,800.00.
Variable Tuition: $3700-7400
% on Financial Aid
35%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$950
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
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Admissions Director
Mark Renner
Robin Kaufmann
Admissions Associate
Krista Lange
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band Program, Junior Choir, Piano, Robotics, Yearbook
After-school Arts & Crafts Activities, Band, Handbell Choir, Homework Club, Jazz Band, Math Teams, Pop Choir, Robotics Club