For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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
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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