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

Best Elk River Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 346 students in Elk River, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Elk River, MN is Solid Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private elementary schools in Elk River, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Elk River Private Elementary 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
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
346 Students
84,634 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,850
$8,799
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
224 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# 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
108 Students
22,455 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Elk River, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Elk River, MN is Solid Rock Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Elk River?
3 private elementary schools are located in Elk River.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Elk River?
100% of private elementary schools in Elk River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Elk River are often viewed compared to one another?

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