Thief River Adventist Christian School in Thief River Falls, MN serves 5 students in grades 5 through 8 within a town community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist denomination and operates as a co–educational alternative school.
With one teacher, the student–teacher ratio of 5:1, offering a small class environment.
The school's student body includes 20 percent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Nearby private schools include St. Bernard's School and St. John Lutheran School, both located within 1.5 miles and serving a broader range of grades.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Thief River Adventist Christian School?
The application deadline for Thief River Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Thief River Adventist Christian School is St. John Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bernard's School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 17 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
36.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
36.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
41 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
41.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
F.h.l. Academy
(Christian)
18633 350 Ave
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-2048
54.5 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 85 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 17 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
36.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 17 students
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cathedral Continuation School
(Catholic)
702 Summit Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-1855
30 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Tuition listed
217 S. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5191
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
116 Harding St. S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2144
36.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Labree Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7051
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Knight Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7432
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Alternative School
230 Labree Ave So
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
1 miles
Gr: 9-12
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