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Cass County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 102 students in Cass County, MN (there are 21 public schools, serving 4,512 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Cass County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cass County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4656 State Hwy 200 NW
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4139
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Map of Eagle Country Christian Academy
Eagle Country Christian Academy
Gr: 3-11 | 20 students
Christian
Box 99
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-3222
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Map of Foothills Christian Academy
Foothills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Christian
210 First Ave E
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3206
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
102 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
76 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
74%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
18 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
18%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cass County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Cass County, MN is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Cass County?
3 private schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cass County?
100% of private schools in Cass County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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