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Best Douglas County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 536 students in Douglas County, MN.
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Elementary 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 Elementary 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

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearDouglas County Total Schools
20253
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
536 Students
84,890 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025179202199
2024147200192
2023113194193
2022117207205
2021117201201
2020117185188
2019118194193
2018118181190
2017123185199
2016123180196
2015123175183
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% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20255%21%33%
20245%20%32%
20235%19%32%
20226%21%32%
20216%20%31%
20206%19%31%
20194%20%31%
20184%18%30%
20175%20%31%
20165%19%31%
20155%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201915:113:111:1
201815:112:111:1
201715:112:111:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,452

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
2025$14,250$8,882$14,043
2024$3,500$8,203$12,357
2023$3,500$7,233$11,693
2022$3,500$7,275$11,199
2021$3,500$6,765$10,824
2020$3,500$6,587$10,496
2019$3,500$6,466$10,300
2018$3,500$6,335$10,056
2017$3,500$6,427$9,712
2016$3,500$6,172$9,307
2015$3,500$5,953$8,903
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20250.300.550.64
20240.290.550.64
20230.330.550.63
20220.350.530.62
20210.350.520.62
20200.350.510.62
20190.310.490.61
20180.310.470.60
20170.310.440.59
20160.310.440.59
20150.310.450.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%8%
20241%4%8%
20232%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%8%
20202%4%8%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
448 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
83%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202583%62%55%
202483%62%55%
202380%62%55%
202279%64%57%
202179%66%57%
202079%67%58%
201982%68%59%
201882%70%59%
201782%73%61%
201682%73%61%
201582%72%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
156 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
71 Students
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDouglas County AverageMinnesota (MN) AverageNational Average
202513%25%22%
202413%25%22%
202315%25%22%
202216%23%22%
202116%21%20%
202016%20%19%
201914%20%20%
201814%18%20%
201714%17%19%
201614%17%18%
201514%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Douglas County, MN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County?
100% of private elementary schools in Douglas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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