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St. Maximilian Kolbe
Mt. Olive Lutheran School

Delano Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 210 students in Delano, MN, 8% of all K-12 students in Delano, 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 91%.
100% of private schools in Delano, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Delano Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Maximilian Kolbe Photo
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
235 Second Street South
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2528
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Mt. Olive Lutheran School Photo
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
435 Bridge Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-2442
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Delano, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
210
Students
$4,038
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Delano)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
210 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
4%
23%
0.39
0.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
157 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
22%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
17%
51%
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,038
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
39%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Delano, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Delano, MN is St. Maximilian Kolbe.
How many private schools are located in Delano?
2 private schools are located in Delano.
What percentage of students in Delano go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Delano are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delano?
100% of private schools in Delano are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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