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Crow Wing County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 600 students in Crow Wing County, MN (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,479 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Crow Wing County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Crow Wing County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lake Region Christian School
Lake Region Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students
Christian
7398 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 828-1226
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St. Francis Catholic School Photo
St. Francis Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Christian
41536 Birchwood Dr
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
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Map of Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
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Map of Oak Street Christian School
Oak Street Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2910 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
600 Students
95,929 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,917
$8,864
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
623 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,629 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,557 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,159 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
506 Students
56,990 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
26,353 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Crow Wing County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Crow Wing County, MN include St. Francis Catholic School and Lake Region Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Crow Wing County?
5 private schools are located in Crow Wing County.
How diverse are private schools in Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County private schools are approximately 3% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Crow Wing County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Crow Wing County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Crow Wing County?
100% of private schools in Crow Wing County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?

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