Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.

Best Elk River Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 360 students in Elk River, MN (there are 29 public schools, serving 8,937 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Elk River, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Elk River, MN is Solid Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private schools in Elk River, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Elk River Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Solid Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our kids enjoy being outside for most of our break periods.
(Pentecostal)
11800 196th Avenue NW
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2816
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
My Own Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
1118 4th Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(612) 599-2464
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
428 Irving Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9243 Viking Blvd Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Montessori Academy (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Christian)
508 Freeport Ave Nw Unit 1
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 631-0202
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
829 School Street Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 441-6594
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students

Overview

This Town (Elk River)
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
360 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$10,179
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
225 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 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
121 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Elk River, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Elk River, MN is Solid Rock Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Elk River?
4 private schools are located in Elk River.
What percentage of students in Elk River go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Elk River are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elk River?
75% of private schools in Elk River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?

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