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Bemidji Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 399 students in Bemidji, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary 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 Elementary 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
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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
429 Schools
# Students
399 Students
82,233 Students
% Students of Color
10%
20%
0.31
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
533 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,462 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
394 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
21,426 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
6,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,139
$8,411
Average % on Financial Aid
4%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$900
$2,646
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
91%
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bemidji, MN is St. Philip's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bemidji?
4 private elementary schools are located in Bemidji.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bemidji?
100% of private elementary schools in Bemidji are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?

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