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Best Cambridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 15 students in Cambridge, MN (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,406 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Cambridge, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Cambridge, MN is Cambridge Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Cambridge, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top-Ranked Cambridge Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2211 Old Main Street South
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3806
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
33525 Jefferson St Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-4305
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
15 Students
97,393 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,650
$10,132
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
133 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
82%
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
8 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
5%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cambridge, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Cambridge, MN is Cambridge Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Cambridge?
2 private schools are located in Cambridge.
What percentage of students in Cambridge go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Cambridge are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cambridge?
100% of private schools in Cambridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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