Trinity Lutheran School vs. St. Paul's Lutheran School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
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St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Overview
Trinity Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered learning environment for children from Preschool through 8th grade.
At Trinity School children, parents, and staff are all a part of a nurturing family.
Small class sizes, high academic standards, and a full array of extracurricular activities make Trinity School the premier parochial school in the Belle Plaine area.
St. Paul`s Lutheran School exists to assist families through excellence in Christ-centered education. Your family is welcome to join St. Paul's Lutheran
The Word of God is the foundation of all we do.
Your child will be able to gain experiences in academics, sports, the arts and develop social skills.
Students will enjoy our STEM and Art classrooms.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1944
1885
Students Body
Total Students
65 students
364 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
7
47
Kindergarten Students
8
37
Grade 1 Students
6
36
Grade 2 Students
10
27
Grade 3 Students
6
46
Grade 4 Students
8
39
Grade 5 Students
7
37
Grade 6 Students
5
31
Grade 7 Students
4
37
Grade 8 Students
4
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
30%
Average Class Size
10
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,902
$4,793
Tuition Notes
*Tuition rates are lowered for additional children.
*1st time families receive 1/2 off tuition.
*Tuition assistance is available.
*PreK 3 tuition is $81/month.
*PreK 4 tuition is $122/month.
The full tuition rate is $7482. Local church congregations offer tuition assistance for all of their members. Congregations support community students with reduced tuition as well.
% on Financial Aid
8%
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$450
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Admissions Director
Susan Van Houten
Pete Markgraf, Principal
Admissions Associate
n/a
Administrative Assistant
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Forensics, Jr. Choir, Play/Musical, Science Fair, Soccer, Spelling Bee
Forensics Team, Knowledge Bowl Club, Math Counts Club, Raider Band, Raider Choir