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Detroit Lakes Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 199 students in Detroit Lakes, MN.
100% of private preschools in Detroit Lakes, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools in Detroit Lakes, MN (2026-27)

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)

2
Private Schools
199
Students
+54.3% (+70 students) 10-yr
$3,700
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 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
2 Schools
467 Schools
# Students
199 Students
70,621 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025100185191
202497180187
2023146174185
2022109176188
2021109170184
2020109164179
201965167182
201865164181
201765169183
201665167181
201565169173
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% Students of Color
4%
20%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%21%32%
20244%20%32%
20236%18%32%
20225%20%31%
20215%20%32%
20205%18%31%
20195%19%31%
20185%18%30%
20175%19%31%
20165%19%31%
20155%19%31%
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0.31
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.310.570.65
20240.270.570.65
20230.360.570.65
20220.380.560.64
20210.380.550.64
20200.380.540.64
20190.400.520.64
20180.400.530.64
20170.360.500.62
20160.360.500.62
20150.360.510.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
n/a
1,850 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20222%2%5%
20212%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
2,460 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20231%4%6%
20221%3%6%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%6%
20181%3%6%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%6%
20151%3%6%
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# White Students
163 Students
40,254 Students
% White Students
82%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202582%57%48%
202484%58%48%
202378%57%48%
202276%59%50%
202176%60%50%
202076%62%51%
201974%65%52%
201874%63%52%
201778%66%54%
201678%66%54%
201578%64%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 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
23,220 Students
% of Others Students
16%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202515%33%34%
202413%32%33%
202317%32%33%
202220%31%31%
202120%29%31%
202020%28%31%
201922%26%30%
201822%27%30%
201718%26%30%
201618%26%29%
201518%28%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
5,799 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDetroit Lakes, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512:113:112:1
202412:113:112:1
202310:113:112:1
20229:113:112:1
20219:113:112:1
20209:113:112:1
201910:113:112:1
201810:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$7,369
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Detroit Lakes, MN?
2 private preschools are located in Detroit Lakes, MN.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Detroit Lakes?
100% of private preschools in Detroit Lakes are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

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