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Best 56601 Minnesota Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 517 students in 56601, MN (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,515 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 56601, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 56601, MN is St. Philip's School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in 56601, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked 56601 Minnesota Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Philip's School
(Catholic)
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students
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 | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 56601, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 56601, MN is St. Philip's School.
How many private schools are located in 56601?
4 private schools are located in 56601.
What percentage of students in 56601 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 56601 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 56601?
100% of private schools in 56601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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