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Bemidji Private Schools

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 lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Bemidji, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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)

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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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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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

4
Private Schools
399
Students
$4,139
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bemidji)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
629 Schools
# Students
399 Students
95,890 Students
% Students of Color
10%
23%
0.31
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
394 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
26,314 Students
% of Others Students
10%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,139
$8,748
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,835
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%
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 include St. Philip's School and Heartland Christian Academy.
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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