For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 317 students in Benton County, MN.
100% of private elementary schools in Benton County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Elementary Schools in Benton County (2026)
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
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
Overview
This County (Benton County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
317 Students
84,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
6,663 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
259 Students
53,891 Students
% White Students
82%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
22,713 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Benton County, MN?
2 private elementary schools are located in Benton County, MN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
100% of private elementary schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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