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Best Beltrami County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 637 students in Beltrami County, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Beltrami County, MN include St. Philip's School and St. Mary's Mission School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Beltrami County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Beltrami County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's Mission School
(Catholic)
15341 St Marys Mission Rd
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3615
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
St. Philip's School
(Catholic)
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Heartland Christian Academy
Heartland Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School
St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Beltrami County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
637 Students
85,021 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,575
$8,831
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,823
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.55
# American Indian Students
97 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
395 Students
53,891 Students
% White Students
63%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
108 Students
22,641 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Beltrami County, MN include St. Philip's School and St. Mary's Mission School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Beltrami County?
5 private elementary schools are located in Beltrami County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Beltrami County?
100% of private elementary schools in Beltrami County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Beltrami County are often viewed compared to one another?

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