For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 4,067 students in Carver County, MN (there are 47 public schools, serving 16,553 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Carver County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN include Holy Family Catholic High School, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Southwest Christian High School.
The average tuition cost is $7,842, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,219.
67% of private schools in Carver County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Carver County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Community Lutheran School![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Academy![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Gr: NS-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Emanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic High School![Holy Family Catholic High School Photo - Through a wide variety of visual and performing arts including vocal, instrumental and performing art opportunities, students at Holy Family are able to explore heir passion for anything creative.]( "Holy Family Catholic High School Photo - Through a wide variety of visual and performing arts including vocal, instrumental and performing art opportunities, students at Holy Family are able to explore heir passion for anything creative.")
(Catholic)
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Hubert Catholic School
(Catholic)
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 856-1641
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 856-1641
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breakaway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
Chanhassen KinderCare![Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Chanhassen KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
2800 Corporate Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 466-2273
Gr: NS-PK
Children Of Tomorrow
Daycare / Preschool
1490 Lake Dr W
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 448-7829
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7805 Great Plains Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-3221
Gr: NS-K
112090 Hundertmark Road
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-5232
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Chanhassen
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Crossroads Blvd
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-2590
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska![Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska Photo]( "Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska Photo")
Montessori School
1485 White Oak Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-4456
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-4456
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Carver County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Po Box 129 211 Adams Avenue S
New Germany, MN 55367
(952) 353-2464
New Germany, MN 55367
(952) 353-2464
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Carver County, MN include Holy Family Catholic High School, St. Hubert Catholic School, and Southwest Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Carver County?
20 private schools are located in Carver County.
How much do private schools cost in Carver County?
The average tuition cost is $7,842, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,219.
How diverse are private schools in Carver County?
Carver County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Carver County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Carver County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carver County?
67% of private schools in Carver County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carver County include: Mayer Lutheran High School vs. Southwest Christian High School, Jonathan Montessori School vs. Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska, Step By Step Montessori Schools at Chaska vs. Jonathan Montessori School
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