Best Pennington County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 116 students in Pennington County, MN (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,121 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Pennington County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private school in Pennington County, MN include St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Pennington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Pennington County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
15671 158th St NE
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-7753
Grades: PK-7
| 19 students
St. Bernard's School
(Catholic)
117 Knight Ave N
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-1539
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Thief River Adventist Christian School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
1004 Tindolph Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 683-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pennington County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Pennington County, MN include St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Pennington County, MN?
3 private schools are located in Pennington County, MN.
What percentage of students in Pennington County, MN go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Pennington County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennington County, MN?
100% of private schools in Pennington County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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