For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 130 students in Aitkin County, MN (there are 9 public schools, serving 1,665 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Aitkin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Long Lake Conservation Center
Special Program Emphasis
28952 438th Ln
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 768-4653
Gr: 5 | 130 students
Overview
This County (Aitkin County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
130 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
122 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
94%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
1%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Aitkin County, MN?
1 private schools are located in Aitkin County, MN.
What percentage of students in Aitkin County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Aitkin County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
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