Carver County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 2,713 students in Carver County, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
92% of private elementary schools in Carver County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,713
  • Average Tuition: $4,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Carver County, MN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,713
  • Average Tuition: $4,695
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Carver County, MN School Trends

Top Ranked Carver County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Chapel Hill Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Map of Emanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18155 County Road 50
Hamburg, MN 55339
(952) 467-2780
Map of St. Hubert Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
8201 Main Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 934-6003
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
(1)
Zion Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
(4)
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Map of Breakaway Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 199 students
Specialized Curriculum
1661 Park Ridge Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-7794
Christ Community Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Map of St. John S Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
(3)
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
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Carver County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Guardian Angels Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
217 West 2nd Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 227-4010
(4)
Map of St. Mark Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Po Box 129 211 Adams Avenue S
New Germany, MN 55367
(952) 353-2464

Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

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# Students
2,713 Students
82,233 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
6%
20%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
176 Teachers
6,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
24%
50%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,695
$8,411
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,833
$2,646
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55

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# American Indian Students
4 Students
533 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

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# Black Students
15 Students
3,462 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,735 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
64%
62%

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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
875 Students
21,426 Students
% of Others Students
32%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Carver County, MN include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Emanuel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Carver County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Carver County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Carver County?
Carver County private elementary schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Carver County?
92% of private elementary schools in Carver County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Carver County are often viewed compared to one another?

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