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St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School
Heartland Christian Academy

Bemidji Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 399 students in Bemidji, MN, 7% of all K-12 students in Bemidji, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Bemidji, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 399
  • Average Tuition: $4,139
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Bemidji, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 399
  • Average Tuition: $4,139
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Bemidji, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Bemidji Private Schools (2026-27)

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 Photo
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
(1)
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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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Bemidji, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
399
Students
+17.7% (+60 students) 10-yr
$4,139
Avg. Tuition
+9.1% (+$344) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+85.7% (+6 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bemidji)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
399 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025129181179
2024129177172
2023112175174
2022146186185
2021143181180
2020143169171
2019120176175
2018120169172
2017113172180
2016113168178
201585165167
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% Students of Color
10%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20259%23%34%
20249%22%34%
202313%22%33%
202210%23%33%
202111%23%32%
202011%22%32%
20199%22%31%
20189%20%31%
201711%20%32%
201611%20%32%
201510%20%32%
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0.31
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.380.580.65
20240.380.580.65
20230.490.580.65
20220.510.560.64
20210.500.560.64
20200.500.550.64
20190.410.530.63
20180.410.520.63
20170.380.460.61
20160.380.470.61
20150.330.470.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20233%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20193%2%1%
20183%2%2%
20172%1%1%
20163%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
3 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%5%9%
20244%5%9%
20235%5%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
394 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
82%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202577%59%52%
202478%59%52%
202368%59%52%
202265%61%54%
202166%62%54%
202066%63%54%
201975%65%56%
201875%66%56%
201777%71%58%
201677%71%58%
201581%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
47 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
10%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202515%27%26%
202414%27%26%
202321%26%25%
202227%26%25%
202126%24%25%
202026%23%24%
201917%22%24%
201817%21%23%
201718%18%22%
201617%18%22%
201514%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141715
2024131615
2023131615
2022151615
2021141615
2020141615
2019111615
2018111615
2017111515
2016111515
201571615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,139
$10,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$3,525$10,222$15,012
2024$3,225$8,433$13,254
2023$3,225$7,467$12,626
2022$3,075$7,514$12,187
2021$3,075$7,036$11,800
2020$3,075$6,838$11,512
2019$2,898$6,749$11,293
2018$2,898$6,628$11,017
2017$2,898$6,739$10,708
2016$2,898$6,493$10,356
2015$3,795$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
4%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%39%34%
20244%38%34%
20234%36%34%
20224%35%33%
20214%35%33%
20204%35%32%
201925%35%31%
201825%34%30%
201725%33%30%
201625%31%29%
201525%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,972

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$900$3,008$7,073
2024$900$2,962$6,930
2023$900$2,926$6,469
2022$900$3,207$6,289
2021$900$3,190$6,055
2020$900$3,236$5,921
2019$900$3,303$5,795
2018$900$3,183$5,456
2017$900$3,390$5,319
2016$900$3,093$5,105
2015$900$3,282$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBemidji, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202590%86%81%
202490%91%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%92%85%
202190%92%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
201890%92%85%
201790%92%85%
201690%91%85%
201590%90%85%
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Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Bemidji, MN is St. Philip's School.
How many private schools are located in Bemidji?
4 private schools are located in Bemidji.
What percentage of students in Bemidji go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Bemidji are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bemidji?
100% of private schools in Bemidji are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?

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