Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
First Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
First Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
152 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
School Notes
- 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.
- 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.
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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Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
Catholic
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Seventh Day Adventist
700 Main St N
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2830
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Brethren
35227 290th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 401-4310
Distance: 25.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 35
Catholic
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 62 students
Catholic
720 Main St W
Silver Lake, MN 55381
(320) 327-2356
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 7 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18169 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-9000
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 West Adams St.
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2397
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(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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