Blue Earth County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,084 students in Blue Earth County, MN (there are 31 public schools, serving 9,642 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Blue Earth County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $7,316
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Blue Earth County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $7,316
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Blue Earth County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Blue Earth County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Other Lutheran
421 N 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-3027
Loyola Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
Mankato Christian Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
907 S Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
Map of Mount Olive Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Other Lutheran
1123 Marsh St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-7927
Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
516 W 7th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
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Blue Earth County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Fitzgerald Campus Loyola Catholic School
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students
Catholic
110 N 5th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9344
Map of St. Joseph-st John School
Gr: K-3 | 51 students
Catholic
820 Hubbell Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-2536

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,084 Students
95,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
51%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,316
$8,864
Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
39%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
623 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
34 Students
4,159 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
791 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
214 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Blue Earth County, MN include Immanuel Lutheran School and Loyola Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Blue Earth County?
7 private schools are located in Blue Earth County.
How diverse are private schools in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Blue Earth County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Blue Earth County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Blue Earth County?
100% of private schools in Blue Earth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).
Which private schools in Blue Earth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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