For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 399 students in 56601, MN (there are 21 public schools, serving 5,427 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 87%.
Top-Ranked 56601 Minnesota Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Philip's School
(Catholic)
620 Beltrami Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-4938
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Bemidji Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2130 Paul Bunyan Drive Se
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-9311
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
9914 Heartland Circle NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 751-1751
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]( "St. Mark Lutheran Elementary School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2220 Anne St. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-3939
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 11 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%).
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