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Brainerd Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 290 students in Brainerd, MN.
100% of private elementary schools in Brainerd, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Brainerd Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
290
Students
+19.3% (+47 students) 10-yr
$3,917
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-1.0 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
430 Schools
# Students
290 Students
84,890 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202597202199
202497200192
2023104194193
2022122207205
2021122201201
2020122185188
2019124194193
2018124181190
2017122185199
2016122180196
2015122175183
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% Students of Color
3%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%21%33%
20243%20%32%
20233%19%32%
20221%21%32%
20211%20%31%
20201%19%31%
20191%20%31%
20181%18%30%
20174%20%31%
20164%19%31%
20154%19%31%
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0.37
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.370.550.64
20240.370.550.64
20230.170.550.63
20220.200.530.62
20210.200.520.62
20200.200.510.62
20190.240.490.61
20180.240.470.60
20170.530.440.59
20160.530.440.59
20150.530.450.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
3,519 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20172%3%7%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
222 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
77%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202577%62%55%
202477%62%55%
202391%62%55%
202289%64%57%
202189%66%57%
202089%67%58%
201987%68%59%
201887%70%59%
201755%73%61%
201655%73%61%
201555%72%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202521%25%22%
202421%25%22%
20237%25%22%
20229%23%22%
20219%21%20%
20209%20%19%
201913%20%20%
201813%18%20%
201742%17%19%
201642%17%18%
201542%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrainerd, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201917:113:111:1
201817:112:111:1
201714:112:111:1
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
2025141716
2024141615
2023141615
2022141615
2021141615
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,917
$8,452
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Brainerd, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brainerd, MN is St. Francis Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brainerd?
3 private elementary schools are located in Brainerd.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brainerd?
100% of private elementary schools in Brainerd are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Brainerd are often viewed compared to one another?

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