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Cologne Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 62 students in Cologne, MN, 8% of all K-12 students in Cologne, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools in Cologne, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Cologne Private Schools (2026)

Zion Lutheran School Photo
Zion Lutheran School
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)
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Cologne, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
62
Students
-51.9% (-67 students) 10-yr
$1,900
Avg. Tuition
-7.3% (-$150) 10-yr
7
Avg. Class Size
-41.7% (-5 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cologne)
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
630 Schools
# Students
62 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202590181179
202476177172
202377175174
202284186185
202159181180
202029169171
201938176175
201838169172
201738172180
201665168178
201565165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.47
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.380.580.65
20240.430.580.65
20230.420.580.65
20220.400.560.64
20210.480.560.64
20200.330.550.64
20190.000.530.63
20180.000.520.63
20170.000.460.61
20160.370.470.61
20150.370.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
4,218 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
23 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
37%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202526%59%52%
202430%59%52%
202330%59%52%
202227%61%54%
202139%62%54%
202079%63%54%
2019100%65%56%
2018100%66%56%
2017100%71%58%
201677%71%58%
201577%70%58%
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# 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
39 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
63%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202574%27%26%
202470%27%26%
202370%26%25%
202273%26%25%
202161%24%25%
202021%23%24%
201621%18%22%
201521%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202518:112:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202217:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
20206:113:112:1
20198:113:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20178:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
7 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202571715
2024101615
2023101615
2022101615
202161615
202041615
201941615
201841615
201741515
2016121515
2015121615
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,900
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$1,800$10,222$15,012
2024$1,500$8,433$13,254
2023$1,500$7,467$12,626
2022$1,300$7,514$12,187
2021$1,300$7,036$11,800
2020$1,100$6,838$11,512
2019$1,100$6,749$11,293
2018$1,100$6,628$11,017
2017$1,100$6,739$10,708
2016$2,050$6,493$10,356
2015$2,050$6,273$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearCologne, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025100%86%81%
2024100%91%85%
2023100%91%85%
2022100%92%85%
2021100%92%85%
2020100%91%85%
2019100%90%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cologne, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Cologne, MN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Cologne?
1 private schools are located in Cologne.
What percentage of students in Cologne go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Cologne are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cologne?
100% of private schools in Cologne are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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