For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 798 students in 55021, MN (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,532 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 55021, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 55021, MN include Shattuck-st. Marys School, Bethlehem Academy, and Faribault Lutheran School.
Top Ranked 55021 Minnesota Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy![Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN. Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.]()

(Catholic)
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Faribault Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Tuition listed
Shattuck-st. Marys School![Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo - The Whitney Arch welcomes visitors to the upper school campus]()

(Episcopal)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
55021, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 55021, MN?
The top ranked private schools in 55021, MN include Shattuck-st. Marys School, Bethlehem Academy, and Faribault Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 55021?
3 private schools are located in 55021.
What percentage of students in 55021 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 55021 are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
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