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Douglas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 536 students in Douglas County, MN (there are 19 public schools, serving 5,755 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Douglas County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 Lake St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4842
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Map of New Testament Christian School
New Testament Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Christian
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
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Map of St. Marys School
St. Marys School
Gr: K-6 | 236 students
Catholic
421 Hawthorne St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Agnes Elementary School
St. Agnes Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 53 students
Catholic
307 4th Ave West
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 859-2130
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Overview

Category
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
536 Students
97,012 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,852

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
448 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
83%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, MN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Douglas County?
3 private schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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