Bethlehem Academy Photo - BA is an authentically Catholic 6-12 Dominican prep school located in Faribault, MN.

Best Faribault Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 798 students in Faribault, MN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Faribault, MN include Bethlehem Academy, Faribault Lutheran School, and Shattuck-st. Marys School.
100% of private elementary schools in Faribault, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Faribault Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem Academy
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
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
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
(Episcopal)
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Faribault)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
798 Students
84,638 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
6,646 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,028
$8,793
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$2,838

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
3,082 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
3,209 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
3,524 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
550 Students
53,919 Students
% White Students
69%
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
31 Students
22,459 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Faribault, MN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Faribault, MN include Bethlehem Academy, Faribault Lutheran School, and Shattuck-st. Marys School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Faribault?
3 private elementary schools are located in Faribault.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Faribault?
100% of private elementary schools in Faribault are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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