Foothills Christian Academy
210 First Ave E, Backus, MN 56435Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Foothills Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Backus, MN teaching grades PreK-12. It reported 29 students and about 5.9 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-12
- Students
- 29
- Teachers
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Program
- Regular
- Affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Go on to a 4-year college
- 35%
- Setting
- Rural
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Foothills Christian Academy tuition
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Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran School | K-8 | 42 | 16 |
| Sacred Heart Area School | PreK-6 | 89 | 35 |
| Lake Region Christian School | PreK-12 | 274 | 35 |
| St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School | PreK-8 | 210 | 35 |
| T4n Pinnacle Academy | K-12 | 85 | 36 |
| Oak Street Christian School | PreK-8 | 9 | 37 |
| Verndale Area Christian Academy | K-6 | 53 | 37 |
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