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Brainerd Private Elementary Schools

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).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
290
Students
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
429 Schools
# Students
290 Students
82,219 Students
% Students of Color
3%
20%
0.37
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
533 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,462 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
222 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
77%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
62 Students
21,412 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
6,420 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

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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