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Faribault Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 798 students in Faribault, MN.
100% of private elementary schools in Faribault, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Faribault Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem Academy Photo
Bethlehem Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
105 3rd Ave SW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-3948
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Faribault Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 165 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
526 4th St Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7982
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Shattuck-st. Marys School Photo
Shattuck-st. Marys School
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-1574
(1)
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Faribault, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Divine Mercy Catholic School Photo
Divine Mercy Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
15 3rd Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-7706
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Faribault, MN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
798
Students
-29.4% (-332 students) 10-yr
$22,028
Avg. Tuition
-47.8% (-$20,147) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+27.3% (+3 students) 10-yr
28%
Students of Color
+47.4% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Faribault)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
430 Schools
# Students
798 Students
84,890 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025266202199
2024272200192
2023269194193
2022267207205
2021267201201
2020221185188
2019231194193
2018237181190
2017245185199
2016245180196
2015226175183
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% Students of Color
28%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202528%21%33%
202423%20%32%
202318%19%32%
202220%21%32%
202120%20%31%
202043%19%31%
201946%20%31%
201841%18%30%
201719%20%31%
201619%19%31%
201519%19%31%
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0.51
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.510.550.64
20240.500.550.64
20230.420.550.63
20220.600.530.62
20210.600.520.62
20200.620.510.62
20190.630.490.61
20180.640.470.60
20170.500.440.59
20160.500.440.59
20150.430.450.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
535 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
3,081 Students
% Asian Students
12%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202512%4%5%
20249%4%5%
202310%4%5%
202211%4%5%
202111%4%5%
202010%4%5%
201910%3%4%
20189%3%4%
20179%3%4%
20169%3%4%
20159%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
3,208 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258%4%9%
20247%4%9%
20234%4%9%
202221%4%8%
202121%4%9%
202021%4%9%
201920%4%8%
201820%4%8%
20174%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
3,519 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20257%4%8%
20246%4%8%
20232%4%8%
20223%4%7%
20213%4%8%
20203%4%8%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20173%3%7%
20163%3%8%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
550 Students
53,869 Students
% White Students
69%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202569%62%55%
202469%62%55%
202375%62%55%
202258%64%57%
202158%66%57%
202057%67%58%
201956%68%59%
201855%70%59%
201768%73%61%
201668%73%61%
201574%72%61%
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# 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
22,606 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20254%25%22%
20249%25%22%
20239%25%22%
20227%23%22%
20217%21%20%
20209%20%19%
201911%20%20%
201813%18%20%
201716%17%19%
201616%17%18%
20159%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
6,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20258:113:111:1
20249:113:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201914:113:111:1
201810:112:111:1
201711:112:111:1
201611:112:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
50%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202550%50%54%
202427%49%54%
202327%50%53%
202227%50%53%
202127%50%53%
202050%52%53%
201950%51%52%
201857%50%52%
201763%50%51%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025141716
2024161615
2023161615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171515
2019171515
2018171515
2017161515
2016161515
2015111515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025101212
2024101211
2023101210
2022101110
2021101110
2020101110
2019101110
2018111110
2017181010
20161799
20151799
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025252626
2024252626
2023252726
2022252626
2021252626
2020252626
2019252626
2018252625
2017242625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,028
$8,842

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$22,028$8,882$14,043
2024$22,028$8,203$12,357
2023$22,028$7,233$11,693
2022$21,768$7,275$11,199
2021$21,768$6,765$10,824
2020$21,713$6,587$10,496
2019$20,963$6,466$10,300
2018$26,753$6,335$10,056
2017$46,800$6,427$9,712
2016$42,175$6,172$9,307
2015$42,175$5,953$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202555%38%34%
202455%37%33%
202355%35%33%
201848%33%29%
201748%33%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,265
$2,832

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearFaribault, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2,265$2,837$6,227
2024$2,265$2,829$6,113
2023$2,265$2,802$5,785
2018$25,750$3,151$4,752
2017$25,750$3,384$4,582
2016$12,000$3,063$4,396
2015$12,000$3,323$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
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 Faribault Lutheran School, Shattuck-st. Marys School, and Bethlehem Academy.
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 Episcopal and Catholic).

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