Prince of Peace Lutheran School

What Prince of Peace Lutheran School does

Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a private, nonprofit Lutheran parochial school headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The school operates three physical locations: a main campus at 4770 County Road 120 North (St. Cloud, MN) and two satellite preschool sites co-located at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (St. Cloud) and Trinity Lutheran Church (Sauk Rapids, MN). It is supported by four association churches (Holy Cross, Love of Christ, Trinity, Redeemer) and draws its student body from 17+ Lutheran congregations. Headcount is reported at 30, average class size is 16, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1.

The academic program is unified across PreK-8 with Biblical integration and licensed teaching staff, supported by enrichment programming that includes an award-winning robotics team (grades 4-8), music education K-8 (handbells, chimes, annual Christmas Musical), after-school sports (grades 4-6), and student-led weekly chapel services. Extended before/after school care is offered at the main campus and Trinity satellite. The school is NLSA-accredited and employs needs-based financial aid supported by a confidential third-party vendor, awarding more than $50,000 annually.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition; exact pricing is not publicly disclosed. The school's go-to-market is a direct sales motion built on free educational consultations with the principal, Walk-in Wednesday chapel visits, information packet requests, and church-partner referrals. Underlying technology is limited to standard administrative tools (FastDirect parent communication portal, Squarespace website) with no proprietary platforms, algorithms, or AI capabilities.

Name

Prince of Peace Lutheran School

Legal name

Prince of Peace Lutheran School

Website

https://princeofpeacels.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a private, nonprofit Lutheran parochial school in St. Cloud, Minnesota serving preschool through 8th grade across three campus locations, supported by four association churches and funded primarily through recurring tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAF

Faith-Based Preschools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Christian school programs
• Early childhood education
• Faith-based learning
• Parochial elementary school

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Cloud

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from families. Tuition is described as an investment into the life of the child. The school also provides needs-based financial aid and tuition assistance, with over $50,000 awarded annually through a school-funded program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a private Lutheran school providing Preschool through 8th grade education centered on Christ. The school delivers a continuous academic program covering preschool, elementary (K-5), and middle school (6-8) grades, integrating Biblical truths with standard subjects, and supplementing core academics with music, robotics, sports, weekly chapel, and extended care. Tuition is the primary revenue source, with needs-based financial aid exceeding $50,000 awarded annually.

Product overview

Prince of Peace Lutheran School is a private Christian school offering a unified preschool through 8th grade educational program centered on Christ. The school operates as a single academic program with integrated components including preschool, elementary, and middle school divisions, supported by enrichment programs such as music education (K-8), an award-winning robotics team, after-school sports (grades 4-8), and weekly student-led chapel services. Additional offerings include extended before/after school care, financial aid programs exceeding $50,000 annually, and educational consultation services for prospective families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Play-based early childhood education for preschool-aged children focusing on emotional, social, and academic development with Christ-centered values, offered at the main campus and partner church locations (Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church).
• Elementary School Program Grades K-5 academic program teaching Biblical truths through Scripture study alongside fundamental subjects (reading, math, social studies, science), music education, and computer skills, with chapel family groups and reading buddy programs connecting students across grade levels.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 academic program with high school preparation, leadership development through serving younger students, annual Christmas Musical, chimes/handbells music program, robotics program, and sports opportunities with local school districts for grades 7-8.
• Extended Care Program Before and after school care programming for registered preschool students at the main campus and Trinity location, offering outdoor/indoor activities, homework time, and free play, following the preschool calendar.
• Robotics Program Award-winning robotics team providing students in grades 4-8 opportunities to participate in tournaments with other schools, developing STEM skills and teamwork.
• Music Education Program Music education from Kindergarten through 8th grade including annual Christmas Musical, handbell/chime instruction, and spring concert performances.
• After-School Sports Program Sports programs for grades 4-6 at the school level, with 7th and 8th grade students having opportunities to participate in sports with local school districts.
• Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance Program Needs-based scholarship program awarding more than $50,000 annually in financial aid and tuition assistance, using a confidential third-party vendor application process to determine financial need.
• Educational Consultation One-on-one meeting with the principal or administrator for prospective families, including school tour and application assistance, available by phone at (320) 251-1477 or online request form.
• Weekly Chapel Services Mid-week chapel bringing all grade levels together for worship, with rotating student-led services that develop teamwork and leadership skills, held every Wednesday morning from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the gym.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 16 students with 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Holy Cross Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four association churches that support Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Hosts a satellite preschool location at 2555 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud, MN 56301 with phone (320) 251-8416. Extended care may be available if enough interest.
• Love of Christ Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four association churches that support Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Listed as a key supporting church in the school's community network.
• Trinity Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four association churches that support Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Hosts a satellite preschool location at 2163 Mayhew Lake Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Extended care available for enrolled preschool students.
• Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four association churches that support Prince of Peace Lutheran School. Listed as a key supporting church in the school's community network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary's Catholic School: Parochial K-8 school serving St. Cloud families with a faith-integrated curriculum. Competes head-to-head with Prince of Peace for the same Lutheran / Catholic / Christian-seeking families in the same metro.
• St. Croix Lutheran Academy: Lutheran P-12 school in West St. Paul, MN providing a WELS-affiliated Christ-centered education. Comparable faith-based K-12 model with similar emphasis on community, athletics, and academics.
• Holy Trinity School: Catholic P-8 school in the St. Cloud, MN area offering a similar faith-based, preschool-through-middle-school education to local families. Direct competitor for tuition-paying parents in the same regional market.
• Mount Olive Lutheran School: Lutheran K-8 school in the Twin Cities metro operating with a similar Christ-centered, multi-grade campus model. A direct comparable in mission, structure, and extracurricular programming.

Broad incumbents

• Concordia Academy: Lutheran high school in Roseville, MN that is part of the broader Concordia University System. Comparable as a Lutheran school-of-choice option for MN families, though it serves grades 9-12 rather than P-8.
• Benilde-St. Margaret's School: Catholic K-12 school in St. Louis Park, MN with a robust STEM, arts, and athletics program. A larger, more established faith-based private school competing for tuition-paying families in the broader Minnesota market.
• Providence Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Plymouth, MN with a faith-centered curriculum and college-preparatory academics. Competes for faith-oriented families willing to pay tuition premium in the broader Twin Cities market.

Regional players

• Mayer Lutheran High School: Lutheran high school in Mayer, MN serving Christian families with a college-preparatory focus. Comparable faith-based Lutheran identity and family-value positioning, though regionally distant and high-school only.
• Martin Luther High School: Lutheran high school in Northrop, MN affiliated with the WELS system. Comparable faith-based educational positioning for Minnesota families, though focused on the high-school segment and a different regional market.

Others

• NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation): Accrediting body for Lutheran early-childhood, elementary, and secondary schools. Provides the accreditation framework and peer benchmarking against which Prince of Peace measures its programs and curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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