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Albert Lea Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 123 students in Albert Lea, MN, 4% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Albert Lea, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Albert Lea, MN (2026)

Map of Oakland Baptist School
Oakland Baptist School
Gr: 3-10 | 13 students
Baptist
22035 890th Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 355-2093
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Map of St. Theodore Elementary School
St. Theodore Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students
Catholic
323 E Clark St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-9657
(1)
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Albert Lea, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
123
Students
+23.0% (+23 students) 10-yr
$3,675
Avg. Tuition
+15.0% (+$480) 7-yr
31%
Students of Color
+6.9% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Albert Lea)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
123 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202562181179
202453177172
202353175174
202252186185
202134181180
202034169171
201933176175
201833169172
2017100172180
2016100168178
2015100165167
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% Students of Color
31%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202531%23%34%
202432%22%34%
202332%22%33%
202232%23%33%
202133%23%32%
202033%22%32%
201955%22%31%
201855%20%31%
201729%20%32%
201629%20%32%
201529%20%32%
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0.55
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.550.580.65
20240.480.580.65
20230.480.580.65
20220.480.560.64
20210.480.560.64
20200.480.550.64
20190.470.530.63
20180.470.520.63
20170.430.460.61
20160.430.470.61
20150.430.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202523%5%9%
202425%5%9%
202325%5%9%
202225%4%8%
202125%5%9%
202025%5%9%
201925%4%8%
201825%4%8%
201726%3%8%
201626%3%8%
201526%3%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%7%
20243%4%7%
20233%5%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20173%4%7%
20163%4%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
77 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
63%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202563%59%52%
202468%59%52%
202368%59%52%
202268%61%54%
202168%62%54%
202068%63%54%
201968%65%56%
201868%66%56%
201771%71%58%
201671%71%58%
201571%70%58%
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# 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
11 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
9%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202514:112:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
51%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,675
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearAlbert Lea, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$3,675$10,222$15,012
2024$3,195$8,433$13,254
2023$3,195$7,467$12,626
2022$3,195$7,514$12,187
2021$3,195$7,036$11,800
2020$3,195$6,838$11,512
2019$3,195$6,749$11,293
2018$3,195$6,628$11,017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Albert Lea, MN?
2 private schools are located in Albert Lea, MN.
What percentage of students in Albert Lea go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Albert Lea are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albert Lea?
100% of private schools in Albert Lea are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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