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Detroit Lakes Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 212 students in Detroit Lakes, MN, 7% of all K-12 students in Detroit Lakes, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Detroit Lakes, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Detroit Lakes Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Other Lutheran
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
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Map of Holy Rosary
Holy Rosary
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Catholic
1043 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-5306
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Detroit Lakes, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
212
Students
+54.7% (+75 students) 10-yr
$3,650
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
+60.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Detroit Lakes)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
212 Students
97,157 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202571181179
202469177172
202360175174
202248186185
202148181180
202048169171
201947176175
201847169172
201746172180
201646168178
201546165167
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% Students of Color
8%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258%23%34%
20248%22%34%
20239%22%33%
20229%23%33%
20219%23%32%
20209%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20175%20%32%
20165%20%32%
20155%20%32%
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0.35
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.350.580.65
20240.320.580.65
20230.360.580.65
20220.390.560.64
20210.390.560.64
20200.390.550.64
20190.400.530.63
20180.400.520.63
20170.380.460.61
20160.380.470.61
20150.380.470.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20221%1%2%
20211%1%1%
20201%1%1%
20191%2%1%
20181%2%2%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20232%5%9%
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# Black Students
7 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%4%7%
20243%4%7%
20234%5%8%
20225%4%7%
20215%4%7%
20205%4%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
171 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
80%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202580%59%52%
202482%59%52%
202379%59%52%
202276%61%54%
202176%62%54%
202076%63%54%
201975%65%56%
201875%66%56%
201777%71%58%
201677%71%58%
201577%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
31 Students
27,478 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202514%27%26%
202412%27%26%
202313%26%25%
202216%26%25%
202116%24%25%
202016%23%24%
201921%22%24%
201821%21%23%
201718%18%22%
201618%18%22%
201518%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
20199:113:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,650
$8,960
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Detroit Lakes, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Detroit Lakes, MN is Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Detroit Lakes?
3 private schools are located in Detroit Lakes.
What percentage of students in Detroit Lakes go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Detroit Lakes are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Detroit Lakes?
100% of private schools in Detroit Lakes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Other Lutheran).

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