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Fergus Falls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 484 students in Fergus Falls, MN, 13% of all K-12 students in Fergus Falls, MN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Fergus Falls, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fergus Falls Private Schools (2026-27)

Hillcrest Academy Photo
Hillcrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Other Lutheran
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
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Map of Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students
Catholic
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
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Map of Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 21 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
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Fergus Falls, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Twin Oaks School
Twin Oaks School
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
402 Western Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6035
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Fergus Falls, MN Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
484
Students
$35,128
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fergus Falls)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
484 Students
97,012 Students
% Students of Color
3%
23%
0.44
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
347 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
69%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
141 Students
27,373 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1298
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,128
$8,852
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,708
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$11.84 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
91%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fergus Falls, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Fergus Falls, MN is Hillcrest Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fergus Falls?
3 private schools are located in Fergus Falls.
What percentage of students in Fergus Falls go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Fergus Falls are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fergus Falls?
100% of private schools in Fergus Falls are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

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