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Fergus Falls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 87%.
100% of private schools in Fergus Falls, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other Lutheran and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Fergus Falls Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
484
Students
-6.7% (-35 students) 10-yr
$35,128
Avg. Tuition
+332.3% (+$27,003) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+15.4% (+2 students) 10-yr
3%
Students of Color
-57.1% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fergus Falls)
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
630 Schools
# Students
484 Students
97,227 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025161181179
2024123177172
2023123175174
2022119186185
2021107181180
202097169171
201992176175
201892169172
2017104172180
2016104168178
2015104165167
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% Students of Color
3%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20253%23%34%
20244%22%34%
20233%22%33%
202210%23%33%
202110%23%32%
20207%22%32%
20196%22%31%
20186%20%31%
20177%20%32%
20167%20%32%
20157%20%32%
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0.44
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20250.440.580.65
20240.440.580.65
20230.410.580.65
20220.450.560.64
20210.380.560.64
20200.340.550.64
20190.280.530.63
20180.280.520.63
20170.300.460.61
20160.300.470.61
20150.300.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20222%1%2%
20212%1%1%
20202%1%1%
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# Asian Students
5 Students
3,705 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,576 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%3%8%
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# White Students
347 Students
58,346 Students
% White Students
69%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202569%59%52%
202470%59%52%
202374%59%52%
202269%61%54%
202177%62%54%
202080%63%54%
201984%65%56%
201884%66%56%
201783%71%58%
201683%71%58%
201583%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
194 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
141 Students
27,553 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202528%27%26%
202427%27%26%
202323%26%25%
202226%26%25%
202118%24%25%
202015%23%24%
201913%22%24%
201813%21%23%
201712%18%22%
201612%18%22%
201512%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:113:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202540%51%55%
202440%50%54%
202340%52%54%
202240%51%54%
202140%52%54%
202040%53%54%
201940%54%53%
201840%53%53%
201740%53%53%
201640%52%52%
201540%51%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025151715
2024151615
2023151615
2022161615
2021161615
2020141615
2019131615
2018131615
2017131515
2016131515
2015131615
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202531213
202431212
202331211
202231111
202131111
202081011
201981011
201881011
201781010
20165910
20155910
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Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1297

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025121012851233
2024121012801230
2023121012991228
2022121013001229
2021121013011229
2020121013031226
2019121013161226
2018121013011226
2017121012891233
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,128
$10,209

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$35,128$10,222$15,012
2021$11,896$7,036$11,800
2020$10,460$6,838$11,512
2019$10,460$6,749$11,293
2018$10,460$6,628$11,017
2017$10,460$6,739$10,708
2016$8,125$6,493$10,356
2015$8,125$6,273$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202575%39%34%
202475%38%34%
202375%36%34%
202275%35%33%
202175%35%33%
202075%35%32%
201975%35%31%
201875%34%30%
201775%33%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$2,996

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2,500$3,008$7,073
2024$2,500$2,962$6,930
2023$2,500$2,926$6,469
2022$2,500$3,207$6,289
2021$2,500$3,190$6,055
2020$2,500$3,236$5,921
2019$2,500$3,303$5,795
2018$2,500$3,183$5,456
2017$2,500$3,390$5,319
2016$1,500$3,093$5,105
2015$1,500$3,282$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$31.81 million

Endowment Trends (2017-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
2025$2 M$35 M$60 M
2024$2 M$8 M$59 M
2023$2 M$8 M$71 M
2022$2 M$7 M$76 M
2021$2 M$6 M$71 M
2020$2 M$6 M$74 M
2019$2 M$7 M$78 M
2018$2 M$4 M$67 M
2017$2 M$5 M$83 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearFergus Falls, MN AvgMinnesota (MN)National
202595%86%81%
202495%91%85%
202395%91%85%
202295%92%85%
202195%92%85%
202095%91%85%
201995%90%85%
201895%92%85%
201795%92%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%90%85%
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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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