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St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12 Top 16 · Largest Endowment (MN)
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Top 25 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (MN)

Brown County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,569 students in Brown County, MN (there are 18 public schools, serving 3,620 public students). 30% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Brown County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,569
  • Average Tuition: $6,148
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 2%
  • View Brown County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,569
  • Average Tuition: $6,148
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 22 students
  • % Students of Color: 2%
  • View Brown County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Brown County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students
Catholic
600 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12 Photo
St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
(1)
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St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
126 S Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2329
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Map of Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
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Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School Photo
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
45638 561st Ave
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-6851
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Map of New Ulm Christian School
New Ulm Christian School
Gr: 5-11 | 2 students
Baptist
315 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-3323
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Map of St. Anthony Continuation School
St. Anthony Continuation School
Gr: K-6 | 218 students
Catholic
514 N Washington St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 354-2719
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Map of St. Raphael Elementary School
St. Raphael Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,569 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
125 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
51%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,148
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$450
$2,708
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
91%
Average Endowment Size
$1.3 million
$11.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
1,393 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
10%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brown County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Brown County, MN include St. Paul's Lutheran School, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, and St. Mary's Catholic School PreK-12.
How many private schools are located in Brown County?
8 private schools are located in Brown County.
How diverse are private schools in Brown County?
Brown County private schools are approximately 2% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brown County?
100% of private schools in Brown County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?

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