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Best Cottonwood County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 178 students in Cottonwood County, MN (there are 14 public schools, serving 1,949 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Cottonwood County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Brethren).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Cottonwood County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Mountain Lake Christian School
Mountain Lake Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Christian
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
(1)
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Map of Elmendorf Christian School
Elmendorf Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
Christian
42668 600th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
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Map of Neuhof School
Neuhof School
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Brethren
40394 570th Ave
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Cottonwood County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Westbrook Christian School
Westbrook Christian School
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students
Baptist
Po Box 247
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507) 274-5556
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCottonwood County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20221
20211
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
178 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202559181179
202459177172
202355175174
2022130186185
2021130181180
202073169171
201959176175
201859169172
201760172180
201660168178
201560165167
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% Average Students of Color
15%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202515%23%34%
202415%22%34%
20238%22%33%
20228%23%33%
20218%23%32%
20208%22%32%
20194%22%31%
20184%20%31%
201710%20%32%
201610%20%32%
201510%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20258:112:111:1
20248:113:111:1
20237:112:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.410.580.65
20240.410.580.65
20230.340.580.65
20220.370.560.64
20210.370.560.64
20200.370.550.64
20190.390.530.63
20180.390.520.63
20170.490.460.61
20160.490.470.61
20150.490.470.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20253%1%1%
20243%1%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20232%5%9%
20224%4%8%
20214%5%9%
20203%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20234%5%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%7%
20203%4%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20174%4%7%
20164%4%7%
20154%3%8%
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# White Students
134 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
75%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202575%59%52%
202475%59%52%
202380%59%52%
202278%61%54%
202178%62%54%
202078%63%54%
201975%65%56%
201875%66%56%
201766%71%58%
201666%71%58%
201566%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
24 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCottonwood County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202513%27%26%
202413%27%26%
202314%26%25%
202215%26%25%
202115%24%25%
202016%23%24%
201922%22%24%
201822%21%23%
201728%18%22%
201628%18%22%
201528%20%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Cottonwood County, MN is Mountain Lake Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Cottonwood County?
3 private schools are located in Cottonwood County.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cottonwood County?
100% of private schools in Cottonwood County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Brethren).

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