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Benton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Benton County (2026-27)

Map of St. Johns Area School
St. Johns Area School
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students
Catholic
215 7th Ave
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7972
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Map of St. Katharine Drexel School
St. Katharine Drexel School
Gr: K-6 | 222 students
Catholic
428 2nd St Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-2376
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Map of Whole Child Montessori School
Whole Child Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
1911 4th Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4719
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Benton County Private Schools (Closed)

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Petra Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1049 1st Avenue N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 251-0158
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
337 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
23 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
261 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
57 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
17%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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