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Heartland Christian Academy
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School

Beltrami County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 513 students in Beltrami County, MN (there are 36 public schools, serving 8,024 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Beltrami County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Beltrami County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's Mission School
St. Mary's Mission School
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Catholic
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
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Map of St. Philip's School
St. Philip's School
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
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Map of Bemidji Christian School
Bemidji Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
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Heartland Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16
Christian
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
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St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
513 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,139
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
97 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
395 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Beltrami County, MN include St. Mary's Mission School and St. Philip's School.
How many private schools are located in Beltrami County?
5 private schools are located in Beltrami County.
How diverse are private schools in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Beltrami County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Beltrami County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Beltrami County?
100% of private schools in Beltrami County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Beltrami County are often viewed compared to one another?

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