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Brainerd Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brainerd Private Schools (2026-27)

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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Map of Oak Street Christian School
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

3
Private Schools
290
Students
$3,917
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brainerd)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
631 Schools
# Students
290 Students
98,401 Students
% Students of Color
3%
24%
0.37
0.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,218 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
222 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
62 Students
27,353 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
8,094 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,917
$8,864

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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