St. Francis Catholic School Photo - a student

Best Crow Wing County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 in Crow Wing County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Crow Wing County, MN include Lake Region Christian School and St. Francis Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Crow Wing County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Crow Wing County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Region Christian School
(Christian)
7398 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 828-1226
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Catholic School
St. Francis Catholic School Photo - a student
(Catholic)
(1)
817 Juniper St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-2344
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
41536 Birchwood Dr
Emily, MN 56447
(218) 763-2939
Gr: 12 | 5 students
Montessori School Of Brainerd
Montessori School (Christian)
315 N 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 831-3482
Gr: PK-2 | 54 students
Oak Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2910 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-9660
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed

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 Lake Region Christian School and St. Francis Catholic 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 Catholic).
Which private schools in Crow Wing County are often viewed compared to one another?

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