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Brainerd Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 290 students in Brainerd, MN, 8% of all K-12 students in Brainerd, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Brainerd, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Brainerd Private Schools (2026)

St. Francis Catholic School Photo
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
(1)
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Map of Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
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Oak Street Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2910 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
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Brainerd, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
290
Students
+6.2% (+17 students) 10-yr
$3,917
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
-57.1% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brainerd)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
290 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202597181179
202497177172
2023104175174
2022122186185
2021122181180
2020122169171
2019124176175
2018124169172
2017122172180
2016122168178
201591165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%23%34%
20243%22%34%
20233%22%33%
20221%23%33%
20211%23%32%
20201%22%32%
20191%22%31%
20181%20%31%
20174%20%32%
20164%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.37
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.370.580.65
20240.370.580.65
20230.170.580.65
20220.200.560.64
20210.200.560.64
20200.200.550.64
20190.240.530.63
20180.240.520.63
20170.530.460.61
20160.530.470.61
20150.530.470.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%5%9%
20242%5%9%
20231%5%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
222 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
77%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202577%59%52%
202477%59%52%
202391%59%52%
202289%61%54%
202189%62%54%
202089%63%54%
201987%65%56%
201887%66%56%
201755%71%58%
201655%71%58%
201550%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
62 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202521%27%26%
202421%27%26%
20237%26%25%
20229%26%25%
20219%24%25%
20209%23%24%
201913%22%24%
201813%21%23%
201742%18%22%
201642%18%22%
201547%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201917:113:112:1
201817:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141715
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141615
2019141615
2018141615
2017141515
2016141515
2015141615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,917
$10,209
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Brainerd, MN is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Brainerd?
3 private schools are located in Brainerd.
What percentage of students in Brainerd go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Brainerd are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brainerd?
100% of private schools in Brainerd are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Brainerd are often viewed compared to one another?

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