For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 337 students in Benton County, MN (there are 17 public schools, serving 6,401 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Benton County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Benton County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Katharine Drexel School
(Catholic)
428 2nd St Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-2376
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-2376
Gr: K-6 | 222 students
Whole Child Montessori School
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Benton County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Petra Lutheran School (Closed 2022)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1049 1st Avenue N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Benton County, MN?
3 private schools are located in Benton County, MN.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
67% of private schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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