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Cottonwood County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cottonwood County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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
# Students
178 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
134 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
24 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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