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Best Blue Earth County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,138 students in Blue Earth County, MN (there are 31 public schools, serving 9,642 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Blue Earth County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
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
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Loyola Catholic School Photo
Loyola Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
145 Good Counsel Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-0600
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
49894 132nd Street
Vernon Center, MN 56090
(507) 549-3036
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
600 Lind Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-9355
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Mankato Christian Academy Photo
Mankato Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10
Christian
907 S Broad Street
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 262-1864
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Map of Mount Olive Lutheran School
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
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Risen Savior Lutheran School Photo
Risen Savior Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 80 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
516 W 7th St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-6624
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Blue Earth County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBlue Earth County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20217
20209
20199
20189
20179
201613
20158
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# Students
1,138 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025180181179
2024156177172
2023151175174
2022140186185
2021137181180
2020134169171
2019150176175
2018149169172
2017153172180
2016119168178
2015152165167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20259%23%34%
202410%22%34%
202310%22%33%
20229%23%33%
20219%23%32%
20208%22%32%
201910%22%31%
201810%20%31%
201717%20%32%
201616%20%32%
201518%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202210:113:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202524%51%55%
202420%50%54%
202320%52%54%
202220%51%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025171715
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
201781515
201681515
201581615
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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
$10,263
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$11,016$10,222$15,012
2024$6,790$8,433$13,254
2022$4,800$7,514$12,187
2021$4,800$7,036$11,800
2016$2,500$6,493$10,356
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Average Summer Program Cost
$230
$615
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202550%39%34%
20244%38%34%
20234%36%34%
20224%35%33%
20214%35%33%
20204%35%32%
20194%35%31%
20184%34%30%
20174%33%30%
20164%31%29%
20154%29%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
25%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.460.580.65
20240.280.580.65
20230.340.580.65
20220.300.560.64
20210.290.560.64
20200.320.550.64
20190.260.530.63
20180.250.520.63
20170.270.460.61
20160.320.470.61
20150.290.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
24 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20234%5%9%
20223%4%8%
20213%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
34 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20253%4%7%
20244%4%7%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
791 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
70%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202570%59%52%
202484%59%52%
202380%59%52%
202283%61%54%
202184%62%54%
202082%63%54%
201986%65%56%
201886%66%56%
201785%71%58%
201682%71%58%
201584%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
194 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
253 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
23%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBlue Earth County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202522%27%26%
20246%27%26%
202310%26%25%
20228%26%25%
20217%24%25%
202011%23%24%
201910%22%24%
201810%21%23%
20178%18%22%
201611%18%22%
20159%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 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 Loyola Catholic School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Immanuel Lutheran 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?
11% 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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