LISMORE COLONY SCHOOL

Lismore Colony School is a Title I public school that is part of the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley school district, located in CLINTON, MN with about 36 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Lismore Colony School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lismore Colony School, located in Clinton, Minnesota, is a unique educational institution that serves the students of the Lismore Hutterite Colony. As part of the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School District, the school operates as a satellite campus designed to provide essential academic instruction within the community’s specific cultural and religious framework. The curriculum is tailored to meet state educational standards while respecting the traditions and lifestyle of the Hutterite community, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive K-8 education in a setting that aligns with their localized needs.

The school functions as an integral part of the larger Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley district, benefiting from the administrative support and resources of the public school system while maintaining its distinct identity on colony grounds. By embedding the school directly within the colony, the district fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, community values, and academic progress. Through this partnership, Lismore Colony School plays a vital role in providing accessible education to students who might otherwise face geographical or cultural barriers to traditional public schooling.

For more information, contact Lismore Colony School at (320) 325-5583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.