For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 212 students in Detroit Lakes, MN (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,797 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Detroit Lakes, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Detroit Lakes, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Detroit Lakes, MN (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Richwood Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-9764
Gr: K-7 | 13 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
24688 County Highway 6
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-7375
Gr: PK-10 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Detroit Lakes, MN?
3 private schools are located in Detroit Lakes, MN.
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 Other Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist).
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