St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo

Best Caledonia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 248 students in Caledonia, MN (there are 4 public schools, serving 693 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Caledonia, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Caledonia, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Caledonia, MN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
720 North Marshall Street
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3228
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic School
(Catholic)
308 E South St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3355
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students

Overview

This Town (Caledonia)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
248 Students
97,393 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,420
$10,132
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$2,997
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
188 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# 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
60 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Caledonia, MN?
2 private schools are located in Caledonia, MN.
What percentage of students in Caledonia go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Caledonia are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caledonia?
100% of private schools in Caledonia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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