Chisago Christian School Photo - K-4 through 12th grade

Best Chisago County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 193 students in Chisago County, MN (there are 28 public schools, serving 8,183 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Chisago County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Chisago County, MN is St. John's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Chisago County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chisago County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
31075 Genesis Ave
Stacy, MN 55079
(651) 462-5115
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Tuition listed
Chisago Christian School
Chisago Christian School Photo - K-4 through 12th grade
(Baptist)
9387 Wyoming Trl
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 257-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy
(Christian)
34888 Kable Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
(651) 462-3894
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Chisago County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
193 Students
97,393 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,972 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
$10,132
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
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
5 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
88 Students
58,368 Students
% White Students
46%
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
97 Students
27,607 Students
% of Others Students
50%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chisago County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Chisago County, MN is St. John's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chisago County?
3 private schools are located in Chisago County.
What percentage of students in Chisago County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Chisago County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chisago County?
100% of private schools in Chisago County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Baptist).
Which private schools in Chisago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chisago County include: Veritas Academy vs. Chisago Christian School, Chisago Christian School vs. Veritas Academy

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