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East Grand Forks Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 730 students in East Grand Forks, MN.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private elementary schools in East Grand Forks, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked East Grand Forks Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
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Riverside Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
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East Grand Forks, MN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
730
Students
$5,380
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (East Grand Forks)
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
429 Schools
# Students
730 Students
82,233 Students
% Students of Color
6%
20%
0.50
0.55
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
533 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
3,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,462 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
272 Students
52,529 Students
% White Students
37%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
441 Students
21,426 Students
% of Others Students
61%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
6,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
50%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,380
$8,411
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
38%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$8.73 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in East Grand Forks, MN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in East Grand Forks, MN is Sacred Heart School.
How many private elementary schools are located in East Grand Forks?
2 private elementary schools are located in East Grand Forks.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in East Grand Forks?
100% of private elementary schools in East Grand Forks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in East Grand Forks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in East Grand Forks include: Riverside Christian School vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. Riverside Christian School

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